Trainee Clinical Scientist

Service Delivery Participation in all aspects of the Cancer genetics workload, including solid tumour NGS and AML MRD analysis, interpretation, reporting and administration. Accurately perform complex analysis of samples referred for Cancer analysis - this requires frequent and prolonged periods of concentration. Analytical techniques used will depend on individual competencies and training; duties could include G-band, FISH, NGS and AML MRD analysis of cancer samples Provision of highly specialised scientific advice and technical support to users of the diagnostic Cancer Genetics service and to other scientific and technical staff. Quality and Management Participate in the preparation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and in the review of these documents. Ensure that work is carried out in line with Standard Operating Procedures and Departmental policy. Ensure the Departmental Health and Safety Policy are adhered to, and undertake the risk assessment of procedures
as appropriate. Education and Training Assist in the training of students and junior technicians. Encourage and support junior staff to develop their full potential for the benefit of the laboratory service and their careers. Promote the teaching and training of scientific, medical and technical staff and to collaborate in the effort to keep staff abreast of advances in human genetics General duties Participate in working parties and liaison groups as necessary. Strictly adhere to local laboratory and Department of Health and Safety regulations and Codes of Practice. Demonstrate awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety regulations, Data Protection, and SOPs. Participate in laboratory and clinical audits. Ensure workplace and workbench areas are kept to laboratory standards. Undertake mandatory training as required by Synnovis. Maintain and promote the professional image of Synnovis Participate in the PPR cycle and be assessed against objectives relevant to the role of a clinical
scientist. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings when required. Key Working Arrangements Work independently and autonomously rather than under direct supervision of more senior staff. Guidance is available from the Cancer Genetics operational management team as and when required Special Working Conditions Frequently undertake repetitive tasks involving the use of VDU resulting in prolonged periods of sitting in a restricted position. Monitor exposure to hazardous environmental and chemical substances. Undertake investigations of biological specimens which have adverse pathological risks associated with them. Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions due to the variety of specimens processed including tumour biopsies and bodily fluids. May be required to work shifts or provide out of hours cover as determined by service need and as directed in individual contracts of employment. Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS,
including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings 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. GSTT Guys 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 Womens Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Childrens Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guys 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!