Genomics Coordinator

administrative and managerial duties and responsibilities appropriate with the level of the post, to support the smooth running of the department. Test assignment Responsible for assigning appropriate laboratory genetic tests as requested on patient referral forms, escalating queries to a clinical scientist where required. Liaise with clinical teams to accurately assign testing, following up any incomplete referrals and missing documentation. Ensure accuracy of patient information in the LIMS to ensure efficient pathway progress. Duty scientist email account monitoring Respond in an accurate and timely manner to service queries (for example from service users, external laboratories, and SEGLH staff). Escalate queries to a Clinical Scientist where required. Coordination of testing within other departments of SEGLH and at external laboratories Support coordination of testing within other sections of the department and/or external laboratories where necessary. Be on rota for the prenatal
coordinator (PNC) role and be responsible for the administrative co-ordination of prenatal testing by external laboratories, this will include; Liaising with colleagues in the monogenics team at SEGLH, the clinical teams referring the testing as well as external laboratories performing the testing. Maintaining up to date records to track progress of sample testing. Answering administrative queries relating to testing where appropriate. Data auditing Perform daily audits to assess workload and inform Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Liaise with technical and Clinical Scientist teams to ensure efficient processing of samples. Ensure accuracy of data within the LIMS. Reporting of unsuitable samples Using the LIMS to generate templated unsuitable reports for onward authorisation by Clinical Scientists. Other Contribute to the quality management of the laboratory; Escalate any errors as per local policy Identify improvements that can be made to workflows to reduce
inefficiencies and delays Review and support development of standard operating procedures Actively participate in department development as appropriate and participate in departmental meetings. Undertake any other duties appropriate with the grade, required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department. Undertake any training as required to complete the tasks associated with the job role. General The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in line with the grading of the post. The job description may be subject to change and, if so, this will take place in consultation with the post holder. This role requires daily onsite working. 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 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!

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. The main duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the Genomics Coordinator role and its purpose within the PreRep and DevDis genomics services; they are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake additional or alternative