Associate Practitioner

Synnovis; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pathology partnership in South East London is looking for a laboratory professional to manage samples and assist with various biomedical investigations. The role involves supervising staff, adhering to health and safety protocols, and supporting clinical trials. Opportunities for professional development and training are provided within the organization.

Benefits

Learning opportunities through development programs

Access to funding for advanced qualifications

Participation in scientific symposiums and conferences

Qualifications

• Experience handling laboratory samples and equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols.
• Ability to support clinical trials and research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work autonomously within regulatory requirements.
• Supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs).
• Maintain laboratory health and safety standards.

Skills

Laboratory equipment handling

Sample management

Administrative support

Job description

You will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These will include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver work autonomously, within all regulations and legislative requirements.
• Handle and manage samples, in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assessed competencies.
• Perform tasks, operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment within all safety standards and according to local SOPs relevant to your area.
• Prepare solutions, reagents, etc., and utilise a variety of laboratory equipment to carry out investigations.
• Rotate around the laboratory to ensure a broad range of understanding and knowledge is cultivated.
• Day-to-day supervision of MLAs and new members of the laboratory where necessary.
• Use cost-effective methods in your practice and maintain levels of consumable goods and supplies in your area, and report shortages accordingly.
• Provide administrative support to all areas of the laboratory, as appropriate and dependent on experience and training.
• Assist with routine laboratory maintenance, including cleaning, equipment preparation, and waste management.
• Process and analyse specimens using manual and automated methods under supervision.
• Perform routine biomedical investigations and support preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Follow strict health and safety protocols when handling biological specimens and hazardous materials.
• Ensure proper storage and stock management of laboratory samples, reagents, and consumables.
• Support clinical trials and research projects under supervision.
• Mentor and supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) as needed.
• Record and report incidents, support quality management activities, and take part in audits.
• Carry out administrative tasks including data entry, stock monitoring, and logging operational data.
• Use LIMS accurately for logging patient data while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing training and educational activities to maintain competence and stay current.

Your development and learning

You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme, the Scientific Learning and Development Fund, and the Synnovis Academy through which you can receive funding/support for advanced qualifications.

Through our Innovation Accelerator Fund, you can apply for finance to get that new innovative scientific project off the ground, and participate with the wider scientific community through symposiums, conferences, and other peer group meetings.

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.

King’s College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. King’s has various divisions including Neurosciences, Haematology, Cancer, and Cardiovascular sciences, where there are unlimited opportunities to develop and perfect your career.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Annabel Strickland
• Job title: Operations Lead
• Email address: [e-mail]