Deputy Operations Lead for PGT-M

Detailed job description and main 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.    To be responsible for the day to day running of the PGT-M Service (hereafter known as the ‘Service’).

2.    To deputise for the lead for PGT-M in his/her absence.

3.    To support for the development and delivery of a clear operational plan for the Service, achieving relevant quality and safety standards and activity levels within budget

4.    To generate monthly OPMS and KPI data for review with the Operations Lead.

5.    To provide the Operational Lead with regular progress reports on the delivery of an accurate, modern and efficient diagnostic Service.

6.    To be responsible for the development and implementation of relevant operating procedures and management policies ensuring that standards are met and are compliant with ISO15189 guidelines.

7.    To be responsible for the quality and efficiency of the Service, through internal quality control, clinical audit, local audit and national audit activities including UK National External Quality Assurance/CEQAS

8.    To be responsible for maintaining and improving turnaround times.

9.    To be responsible for the troubleshooting of analyser/assay failures within the Service in collaboration with the technical leads as required.

10.    To be responsible for ensuring that equipment is maintained to the standards required by the department and by relevant legislation in collaboration with the technical leads as required.

11.    To implement measures for cost improvement and cost effectiveness.

12.    To be proactive in escalating any possible issues that may impact on service delivery to the Operational Lead.

13.    To be responsible for risk assessments relating to all aspects of the Service.

Management of Human Resources

1.    To be responsible for the HR management of staff within the Service, including appraisals; sickness absence; disciplinary and grievance matters; personal and career development; departmental workload and allocation.

2.    To recruit and induct new staff.

3.    To manage annual leave for staff within the Service.

4.    To be responsible for the health and safety of staff within the Service, complying with Trust policies and legal regulations.

5.    To be responsible for the training and education needs of staff within the Service in cooperation with the Genetics Training Manager and ensure compliance with National Guidelines and HPC Registration requirements.

Clinical Service Provision

1.    To provide high level expertise in the analysis of samples from patients referred for PGT-M.

2.    To report and authorise complex abnormal patient reports produced from the Service.

3.    To act in an advisory capacity liaising with consultant and other clinical and laboratory staff on further tests and investigations including complementary and multidisciplinary approaches, the appropriateness of tests and recommendations for follow-up testing.

4.    In conjunction with Clinical Leads, to advise on best practice, patient diagnosis and prognosis relating to PGT-M.

Research, Innovation and Development

1.    To participate and supervise the development and application of novel clinically approved tests.

2.    To be actively involved in research projects appropriate to the post.

3.    To  provide  accurate  costings  for  laboratory  processes,  business  cases  and contracts.

4.    To support the Operations lead to produce business cases necessary for development of the service.

5.    Participate in the departmental audit programs, academic seminars, group support meetings and journal clubs.

6.    To participate in the dissemination of research findings through presentations at local, national and international meetings and through publications in scientific journals, as appropriate.

External Duties

1.    Contribute to the development of national policies and best practice standards for the PGT-M Service by undertaking local and national professional roles as appropriate to enhance the profile of the service

2.    Participate in EQA schemes appropriate to the service.

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.
Guy’s 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: Women’s Services, Fetal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, Transplantation, and is also home to the Evelina Children’s Hospital and the Cancer Centre on the Guy’s 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!