Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced technician to join our comprehensive Genetics Service at the South East Genomic Medicine Service (SEGMS), based at Guy's Hospital. The post holder (MTO3 / Senior Genetic Technologist) will support our Prenatal and Reproductive Genomics Service, which covers a range of processes including our karyotyping, chromosome breakage and QF-PCR diagnostic services. Some work within the related Developmental Disorders Genomics Service, which administers our SNP array service may also be required as the two teams are becoming more closely aligned.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with knowledge of the Prenatal and Reproductive technical processes and experience of analysing the results of one or more diagnostic genetic tests. The postholder will manage a team of technical staff and be responsible for the organisation and monitoring of technical workloads and several technical processes. The postholder will work closely with Technical staff, Clinical Scientists and Lab Managers within the Prenatal and Reproductive Genomics Team and across the Department to ensure quality service provision. This postholder will work closely with the Developmental Disorders team, and will be expected to support and take part in activities in both teams. Applicants should have exceptional communication skills, demonstrate initiative, support continual quality improvement and be able to prioritise workloads in line with service needs with support from the PreRep and Developmental Disorders Laboratory Manager. The role requires consistent attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced technician to step into a management and service improvement role; applications are encouraged from technicians with significant knowledge and experience of a clinical genomics diagnostic laboratory who wish to develop their skills and explore new challenges.

About us

The successful candidate will be joining an accredited and fully integrated genomics department with more than 200 staff and with close links to Clinical Services throughout Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTfT) and St George's Hospital Foundation Trust. With our partner laboratories, the GMS for the South East region provides a comprehensive genomics service for a population of 8 million which includes specialist germline and cancer tests and a class-leading whole exome sequencing service. The laboratory works collaboratively with other pathology disciplines and research groups such as the GSTfT Biomedical Research Centre, the Genomics Innovation Unit and the GSTfT Assisted Conception Unit for Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT).

To learn more about this opening, please see contact details below or simply apply through the application process.

Further details can be found in the Job Description and enquiries are welcome.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £47,950 to £56,863 per annum depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VIS8726

Job locations

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Managerial and Supervisory responsibilities:

1. Staff management

• Line management of more junior staff, as appropriate, including but not limited to; sickness absence return to work meetings and performance review meetings.
• Participate in recruitment activities including shortlisting and interviewing.
• Chair/minute section meetings as/when appropriate.
• Responsible for technical staff timetabling, ensuring that all duties are covered and technical processes run smoothly.

2. Training

• Responsible for the coordination and provision of training for staff within sections under management.
• Ensure Training Forms and Competency records are kept up to date.
• Act as a Medical Technical Lead as part of the learning and development management team working together to improve the values, behaviour and technical skills of staff.
• Support technical staff to keep a continued professional development (CPD) record, helping identify opportunities for development in line with individual needs and providing templates and short presentations at General Laboratory meetings.

3. Documentation

• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures, training forms and H&S related forms in line with ISO 15189, using the in-house quality management system (Q-Pulse).
• Partake in the laboratory audit schedule, including ad hoc audits as required
• Management of the asset module to ensure equipment records are up to date.
• Involved in monitoring turnaround times and service performance through generation of the monthly operational performance management system (OPMS) figures.

4. Analytical duties:

• Perform a significant amount of analysis in one or more tests to support the team(s) in achieving target turnaround times.
• Add reports for cases analysed to the laboratory information management system ready for authorising.

5. Technical duties:

• Be competent and act as an expert in a number of technical areas within the team. Provide technical cover for these areas.
• Provide assistance, advice, and trouble-shooting support to technical staff within the team.
• Arrange engineer visits in the event of equipment breakdown and for preventative maintenance.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out according to SOPs and good laboratory practice.
• Identify and highlight any risk areas/protocols and areas for improvement
• Where appropriate, investigate errors, carry out root cause analysis and document and implement actions.
• Monitor laboratory stock levels and oversee the ordering process.
• Involvement in service development and/or project work where appropriate.

6. Other:

• Perform mandatory training as required by Synnovis in a timely fashion.
• Participate in annual performance reviews

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 newly opened 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!

Job description Job responsibilities 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. Managerial and Supervisory responsibilities: 1. Staff management Line management of more junior staff, as appropriate, including but not limited to; sickness absence return to work meetings and performance review meetings. Participate in recruitment activities including shortlisting and interviewing. Chair/minute section meetings as/when appropriate. Responsible for technical staff timetabling, ensuring that all duties are covered and technical processes run smoothly. 2. Training Responsible for the coordination and provision of training for staff within sections under management. Ensure Training Forms and Competency records are kept up to date. Act as a Medical Technical Lead as part of the learning and development management team working together to improve the values, behaviour and technical skills of staff. Support technical staff to keep a continued professional development (CPD) record, helping identify opportunities for development in line with individual needs and providing templates and short presentations at General Laboratory meetings. 3. Documentation Create and update Standard Operating Procedures, training forms and H&S related forms in line with ISO 15189, using the in-house quality management system (Q-Pulse). Partake in the laboratory audit schedule, including ad hoc audits as required Management of the asset module to ensure equipment records are up to date. Involved in monitoring turnaround times and service performance through generation of the monthly operational performance management system (OPMS) figures. 4. Analytical duties: Perform a significant amount of analysis in one or more tests to support the team(s) in achieving target turnaround times. Add reports for cases analysed to the laboratory information management system ready for authorising. 5. Technical duties: Be competent and act as an expert in a number of technical areas within the team. Provide technical cover for these areas. Provide assistance, advice, and trouble-shooting support to technical staff within the team. Arrange engineer visits in the event of equipment breakdown and for preventative maintenance. Ensure all tasks are carried out according to SOPs and good laboratory practice. Identify and highlight any risk areas/protocols and areas for improvement Where appropriate, investigate errors, carry out root cause analysis and document and implement actions. Monitor laboratory stock levels and oversee the ordering process. Involvement in service development and/or project work where appropriate. 6. Other: Perform mandatory training as required by Synnovis in a timely fashion. Participate in annual performance reviews 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 newly opened 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!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent

Desirable

• AHCS registration (or working towards this)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of handling human DNA or tissue samples
• Practical experience in a range of cytogenetic or molecular genetic techniques in a diagnostic setting
• Experience of analysing genetic results

Desirable

• Experience of writing diagnostic reports
• Experience of Prenatal and Reproductive technical work
• Line management experience
• Experience in troubleshooting

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Numerate and literate with good command of spoken and written English
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information accurately
• Demonstrates IT proficiency
• Good coordination skills, required for the performance of analytical techniques
• Works systematically, under pressure in a busy environment
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Ability to work independently using initiative as well as collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of genetic diseases and medical terminology

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent Desirable AHCS registration (or working towards this) Experience Essential Experience of handling human DNA or tissue samples Practical experience in a range of cytogenetic or molecular genetic techniques in a diagnostic setting Experience of analysing genetic results Desirable Experience of writing diagnostic reports Experience of Prenatal and Reproductive technical work Line management experience Experience in troubleshooting Skills & Knowledge Essential Numerate and literate with good command of spoken and written English Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information accurately Demonstrates IT proficiency Good coordination skills, required for the performance of analytical techniques Works systematically, under pressure in a busy environment Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work Ability to work independently using initiative as well as collaboratively as part of a team Desirable Knowledge of genetic diseases and medical terminology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Synnovis Analytics

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.synnovis.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Synnovis Analytics

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.synnovis.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Training and Development, bringing up the new scientists of the future, nurturing and encouraging them to reach their potential, technically and behaviourally...

If you're in a Senior BMS role and are looking to focus a good proportion of your time to the development of others within Tissue Sciences one of these posts will be for you.

You'll join an expanding Tissue Science service, and whilst undertaking technical duties, you'll also have a remit to bring junior scientists through their portfolios, and more experienced scientists through their Specialist portfolios.

This might be an opportunity for you if you're looking for your first Senior role, bringing with you demonstrable management and training skills.

The more people through and bench ready, the more you'll be able to focus your time on this important aspect of your duties, as the department grows.

Main duties of the job

Aside from the technical duties, which you will know, and are detailed below, your core mission here is to build stability into the service.

This may stretch you, but the advantage is you having time to focus on the development of others, benefiting you by developing your network across the organisation, working with other teams such as the Apprenticeships & Scientific Development Team.

You'll be invested in others, supporting people through IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios, spotting skills gaps and closing them with the support of Operations Management.

You'll be providing leadership capabilities and a level of expertise to the Tissue Science service and may have opportunities to work in specialist fields within the discipline.

If you're looking for more, whether is space, time or resources, read on and apply to meet us.

About us

The centrally located Hub laboratory processes over 100,000 surgical cases per year, making it one of the largest Histopathology laboratories in the country. We provide Routine Histology as well as Advanced Diagnostics services. In the newly created Hub, we provide efficient diagnostic tests using state of the art laboratory equipment including digital pathology.

Your development and learning

You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The ACCE competencies and behaviour 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.