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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.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.     Prepare reagents, solutions and media for use within the department.

2.     Monitor stock levels within the department and participate in stock management by ordering and receiving reagents and consumables.

3.     Set up equipment for use by other members of staff.

4.     Perform automated, semi-automated and manual processing of specimens which requires a high level of manual dexterity.

5.     Perform routine and complex sample preparation with accuracy and precision; specific laboratory practical duties will be performed according to individual competencies. These duties include; processing samples for cytogenetic analysis, manual and/or robotic DNA and RNA extractions from a variety of human tissue types and preparation of samples for molecular analysis using techniques such as RT-PCR and DNA and RNA Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).

6.     Prepare and process samples, under appropriate supervision, for clinical trials and research and development projects when required.

7.     Liaise with the Technical Laboratory Manager, Technical Leads and Clinical Scientists regarding technical matters, sample preparation and requirements for further testing.

8.     Undertake basic troubleshooting of analytical instruments and automated analysers under supervision of senior staff.

9.     Undertake preventative maintenance of automated analysers when appropriate.

10.  Expert use of expensive equipment for analysis.

11.  Analyse and make judgments on complex scientific issues for a range of options including anomalous test results; requires frequent periods of concentration.

12.  Ensure quality control measures are carried out to monitor analytical performance, taking corrective action where appropriate and reporting all internal quality control (IQC) failures to an appropriate member of staff.

13.  File samples following standard laboratory protocols, maintaining appropriate records.

14.  Dispose of excess and tested samples adhering to Health and Safety protocols.

15.  Present laboratory findings within own speciality and department.

Administrative

1.     Use laboratory information systems according to standard protocols.

2.     Write high quality, accurate reports using standard reporting templates.

3.     Assist in ensuring laboratory record keeping is accurate and in compliance with good work practices as required for ISO15189 standards.

4.     Undertake work in a timely fashion to ensure all results are reported within nationally and locally agreed turnaround times.

5.     Use laboratory information systems and specialist/general software for data entry, analysis and for collection and interpretation of information to assist in the provision of laboratory services.

General Requirements

1.     Comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information.

2.     Maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.

3.     Be proactive in escalating all issues that may impact on service delivery to senior colleagues.

4.     Be responsible for the planning and organisation of own workload.

5.     Assist in the training of other staff members by demonstration of own duties.

6.     Assist senior staff by maintaining high scientific and quality standards.

7.     Ensure workplace and workbench areas are kept to laboratory standards.

8.     Build and maintain working relations with all members of staff, and promote effective teamwork.

9.     Undertake mandatory training as required.

10.  Undertake a period of laboratory training and competency assessment.

11.  Participate in the annual PPR cycle and be assessed against the competences required for the role.

12.  Maintain and develop the knowledge and skills identified during the annual PPR cycle.

13.  Actively pursue continual professional development (CPD) maintaining a record of evidence.

Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.

The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.

The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital Foundation Trust is a major emergency and specialist teaching Trust which has all the specialties associated with a fascinating and career defining case load including: Women’s Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Children’s Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guy’s site.

You will be close to the vibrant Borough Market and the South Bank, which are exceptional London locations; perfect places to work and relax next to such iconic venues as Big Ben, The London Eye and The Shard!