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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and ambitious Clinical Scientist to broaden their leadership experience as Operational Lead for Cytogenetic Testing within the South East Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS), part of the South East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub.
This 12-month fixed-term until 31/01/2028. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape a specialist cytogenetics service, overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations, driving service improvement initiatives, supporting staff training and development, and leading key validation projects. You will also provide expert oversight of complex genomic testing and reporting, playing a central role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services for patients with haematological malignancies.
As SE-HMDS continues its transition towards a consolidated genomics service, you will play a pivotal leadership role in facilitating this process whilst delivering high-quality, timely diagnostics that directly support patient care. While experience in haemato-oncology cytogenetics is highly desirable, applications are also welcomed from candidates with relevant experience in other areas of haemato-oncology genomics. The successful candidate will maintain competency across relevant areas of the wider SE-HMDS genomics testing repertoire where appropriate.
Requirements
The SE-HMDS service currently offers a comprehensive specialist genomics service tailored to the requirements of the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. We are the single SIHMDS service for the South East of England, serving a population of over 6 million people across South London and the South East of England. Our UKAS accredited laboratories currently provide genomics services including:
As an Operational Lead your duties will include
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The ACCE competencies programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
We support flexible working patterns and remote working for activities that can be performed off-site to promote a healthy work/life balance.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Frances Aldridge Job title: Head of Laboratory Email address: Frances.aldridge@synnovis.co.uk
This 12-month fixed-term until 31/01/2028. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape a specialist cytogenetics service, overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations, driving service improvement initiatives, supporting staff training and development, and leading key validation projects. You will also provide expert oversight of complex genomic testing and reporting, playing a central role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services for patients with haematological malignancies.
As SE-HMDS continues its transition towards a consolidated genomics service, you will play a pivotal leadership role in facilitating this process whilst delivering high-quality, timely diagnostics that directly support patient care. While experience in haemato-oncology cytogenetics is highly desirable, applications are also welcomed from candidates with relevant experience in other areas of haemato-oncology genomics. The successful candidate will maintain competency across relevant areas of the wider SE-HMDS genomics testing repertoire where appropriate.
Requirements
The SE-HMDS service currently offers a comprehensive specialist genomics service tailored to the requirements of the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of haematological malignancies. We are the single SIHMDS service for the South East of England, serving a population of over 6 million people across South London and the South East of England. Our UKAS accredited laboratories currently provide genomics services including:
- G-banded karyotype analysis
- FISH
- SNP-array analysis
- NGS
- WGS
- Fragment analysis
- Q-PCR
- Digital PCR
As an Operational Lead your duties will include
- Contribution to the management structure.
- Communication and leadership to less senior members of the team.
- Communication with service users and others within the wider SE-HMDS service.
- Leading in the validation of new tests.
- Ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and to standards compliant with ISO 15189:2022.
- Maintenance of advanced knowledge pertaining to the field in order to help direct, provide advice and authorise genomic findings.
- Training responsibilities and overseeing the laboratory competency framework
You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The ACCE competencies programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding / support for advanced qualifications.
We support flexible working patterns and remote working for activities that can be performed off-site to promote a healthy work/life balance.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Frances Aldridge Job title: Head of Laboratory Email address: Frances.aldridge@synnovis.co.uk
