Clinical Scientist

Synnovis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genetics service provider is seeking highly motivated Clinical Scientists to join the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub at Guy’s Hospital. This role is crucial in delivering high-quality diagnostic services, supporting service development, and participating in health initiatives. Opportunities for hybrid working are available, and the position includes significant learning and professional development. Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills. Contact Cheryl Walsh for more details.

Benefits

Learning opportunities through development programs

Innovation funding for scientific projects

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, with attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Ability to work within a team and support quality improvement.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and MDT participation.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Monogenics team to deliver high-quality laboratory diagnostic services.
• Participate in service development and RCPath training.
• Engage in data analysis supported by the Bioinformatics team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork ability

Initiative

Quality improvement support

Job description

Overview

We are looking for highly motivated Clinical Scientists to join our comprehensive Genetics Service at the South East Genomic Laboratory Hub (SEGLH) at Guy’s Hospital, to support the continued provision of service and development of new tests aligned to the NHSE Genetics Test Directory.

Contract

This post is a fixed term until 28/02/2027 to cover maternity leave but there may be the opportunity to apply for permanent roles with us in the future.

Working pattern

We prefer a hybrid working pattern with some time spent in our London office. However, we are open to applications from candidates based in the UK who wish to work fully remotely. Please note that we are currently only able to support remote work for individuals who are based in the UK.

Our standard working hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Team and service

The Monogenics team comprises core and specialist services in the SEGLH hub laboratory. The scientist team work alongside the technical team located in the Genetics Laboratories in the Tower Wing at Guy’s Hospital. Scientists are expected to contribute in one or more rare disease areas and to work with members of the clinical, scientific and technical teams to deliver a high-quality laboratory diagnostic service including participation at MDTs. Data analysis is fully supported by the Bioinformatics team that is embedded with the Genetics department.

Scientists are given opportunities for a role in service development, and participation in RCPath training and examinations is encouraged. The role requires consistent attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, as well as an ability to work within a team. Applicants should have good communication skills, be able to take initiative, support continual quality improvement and prioritise workload.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Cheryl Walsh Job title: Operations Lead Email address: [e-mail]