clinical laboratory scientist London, England
Job description
Two exciting opportunities have arisen to work within the Clinical Genetics & Genomics Laboratory (CGGL), based at the Royal Brompton Hospital, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Our Trust is the largest heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We are a partnership of two specialist hospitals which are known throughout the world for our expertise, standard of care and research success.
The CGGL is a genomics diagnostic lab, providing state-of-the-art specialist cardiac and respiratory NGS-based genetic testing as part of the London South Genomics Laboratory Hub (LS GLH).
We are looking for two motivated Clinical Scientists, with extensive experience in human molecular genetic diagnostics, with excellent interpersonal skills, to join our group. The successful candidate will have the ability to critically analyse and interpret scientific data, and compile comprehensive, integrated genomic reports.
Applicants should have good computing skills, be capable of working under pressure to tight deadlines, and be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. They should have good organisational skills, be able to work methodically with great attention to detail and have a strong interest in driving and improving the quality of diagnostic services.
The CGGL is a UKAS-accredited medical laboratory, currently performing over 5000 diagnostic tests per annum and is also actively involved in research and teaching.
- To be responsible to their line manager
- To collaborate with the other scientific and technical staff
- To deal with enquiries from other healthcare professionals
- To present research and audit reports at meetings
- To be a member of Laboratory Medicine H&S committee
- To provide interpretation of the results of highly complex diagnostic investigations
- To check the analytical work of other clinical scientists and non–registered analysts
- To undertake all laboratory procedures required for the processing of patient samples
- To provide a high level of expertise in molecular analysis for detection of genetic disease/abnormalities and in the interpretation of complex test results using international guidelines
- To prepare and check standard and complex abnormal reports for authorization by senior Clinical Scientists
- To participate in internal and external quality control procedures
- To participate in out of hours duties as required
- To undertake audits as directed by the Quality Manager
- To assist during UKAS accreditation visits
- To perform the role following documented laboratory protocols
- To educate and train junior laboratory staff as required
- To assist in teaching genetics to medical, nursing and other clinical staff
- To conduct data entry and analysis ensuring the validity and reliability of data at all times
- To participate in internal research seminars/meetings including journal club
- To participate in appropriate CPD activities
- To participate in annual performance review
The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory in the Royal Brompton has generated deep expertise in cardiovascular (CV) and respiratory genetics through a large programme of work over the last 7 years and has established infrastructure, expertise and variant repositories on site. The CGGL has developed sophisticated bioinformatic tools and pipelines for the analysis and reporting of different types of sequence data and is actively involved in research to develop new technologies. The diagnostic service collaborates closely with the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI), Imperial College London.
Organisational Values:
The post holder will:
- Put patients first
- Take pride in what they do
- Respect others
- Strive to be the best
- Act with integrity
