Clinical Scientist
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE1 9RT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | U9206-26-0015 |
Summary
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. Purpose of the Job: 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 genomic data from one or more areas of service including (WGS, NGS, Sanger, MLPA, linkage, variant interpretation and genotyping). They will be given responsibility for areas of service and test 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 results and or reports. The post holder may have line management responsibilities and will be expected to act as a supportive senior member of the team. Key Responsibilities: You will undertake various responsibilities which include, but are not limited to: Playing an active role in the WGS team, including analysing and reporting of results. Working as part of the Direct team monitoring the return of results within the diagnostic discovery pathway, investigating, confirming and reporting results. Ensuring turnaround times are consistently met. Communication of complex information that will aid clinical diagnosis to colleagues and clinicians, including attendance of meetings such as MDTs. Collaborate with the technical team and other teams within Genomics to ensure accurate investigation and reporting. Participation in rotas across Monogenics to check results such as variant classification, Sanger sequencing, act as duty scientist or check export paperwork. Routinely triage referrals in line with the National test Directory and eligibility criteria to ensure correct testing. Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Clinical Scientist. Ensure your practice and knowledge are always relevant and up to date as part of your CPD, including literature reviews and attendance at meetings or conferences. Proactively suggest improvements and efficiencies within services and participation in the validation and verification of new processes. Ensure quality procedures are embedded in everyday practice including raising errors and actioning subsequent improvements within QPulse; writing, reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments etc in line with ISO 15189 standards and ensuring competencies and training are continually up to date. Participate in EQA procedures including analysis, reporting, feedback and improvements. Ensure that all Synnovis policies and procedures are implemented and maintained. Deliver training and supervision of colleagues and trainees within your service area. Maintain good working relations with all staff members and promote effective teamwork while recognising others skills and abilities. Demonstrate professionalism, patience and empathy when explaining complex subjects, in particular when communicating with people who do not share same level of knowledge or understanding. 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. 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!