Clinical Scientist

At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more. The post holder will be an experienced professional who has developed their skills and theoretical knowledge to a high standard, performing a highly complex role and continuously developing clinical, scientific and technical practice within a defined field. They will be registered with the HCPC and will be proficient in analysis, interpretation and reporting of one or more areas within cytogenomics (variant interpretation, karyotype, breakage, QF-PCR, FISH, microarray and WGS CNV interpretation). They will be given responsibility for areas of service and service development and will be expected to support technical teams for a range of laboratory duties. They will be responsible for ensuring that testing and reporting are completed to a high standard within target reporting times, and be responsible for checking and authorisation of a subset of reports. The post holder will have duty scientist and test assignment responsibilities on a rotational basis and will be expected to act as a supportive member of the team. They will be expected to take an active role in the laboratorys quality management system via regular audits, error investigation and review of laboratory protocols. The postholder will be expected to manage and prioritise their workload, work independently and autonomously as well as promoting effective teamwork. Continued professional development is encouraged via attendance and participation at journal clubs, internal and external meetings and national and international conferences. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability.We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy. Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependant on your availability and location. For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package. All employees are entitled to: Contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Ground breaking personal development opportunities