Operations Lead


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE5 9RS
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

As part of the dynamic team you will have duties including: Sample Triage: In line with clinically agreed SE-HMDS triage pathways, you will provide expertise on the triage process, facilitating an interface between the clinical team and the scientific workforce. Analysis, reporting and report authorisation: You will contribute to the analysis, interpretation, reporting and authorisation of genomic variants from a wide variety of different genomic technologies as listed above, to enable rapid patient treatment decisions. You will ensure work is carried out to a high standard and within relevant target reporting times. Quality: In line with UKAS laboratory accreditation standards you will be an exemplar for quality management activities, including training, validations, audits, incident reporting and management and procedural documentation. Training: As the Training Lead, you will oversee the laboratory competency framework and associated documentation, coordinate and support the STP training programme and rota, and guide staff in their professional development, including career progression, continuing professional development (CPD), and Clinical Scientist registration. Service development: You will lead in the adoption of new tests and technologies, leading validation of these into the SE-HMDS genomics service. Collaboration: As part of a specialised integrated HMDS service you will have a close working relationship with a diverse group of specialists including other genomic scientists, bioinformaticians, immunophenotyping scientists, Histopathologists and Consultant Clinical Haematologists. Professional development: You will have the opportunity to attend the plethora of available learning opportunities offered internally including the SEGLH Educational Sessions and SE-HMDS Integrated Training Sessions. Participation in relevant national and international scientific and/ or clinical meetings is actively encouraged and supported by Synnovis. Please refer to the full job description for further details.

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