The place to work in pathology We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose. Working in partnership with our service partners, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology. Job overview An unusual opportunity for an experienced Pathology healthcare professional to be involved in the largest Pathology Transformation programme in the UK, working with operational, clinical and project leads to co-ordinate, review and inform key stakeholders about clinical information and changes to the wide range of core and specialist services offered by the Synnovis laboratories. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with a diagnostic laboratory background and good understanding of analytical and clinical processes to liaise with the Target Operating Model (TOM) Delivery leads in the collation, evaluation and design of information and data relating to the various stages of the Transformation and service migration process whilst we implement our Hub and Spoke pathology service. Reporting directly to the Clinical Governance Lead for Transformation, the role will support the Transformation and Communication teams in compiling reports, briefings and presentations to keep service users and Trust colleagues informed throughout the Transformation process. Experience of collecting, analysing and presenting data and information is therefore a key factor for this post Key stakeholders will include Transformation leads, Strategic Clinical leads and Communications leads, so the ability to liaise with colleagues of all backgrounds and specialities is critical to this role. Main duties of the job Supporting the Clinical Governance Lead for Transformation in the gathering, reviewing, assessing and delivering of information from operational, transformation and clinical colleagues required by the Transformation and Communications teams to effectively inform and engage with primary, secondary care and external audiences regarding changes that may impact or alter the delivery of ongoing safe clinical services. This includes the assessment of any resulting impact that may require further investigation or escalation according to service migration planning both within Synnovis, and to other stakeholders, service users and any wider audiences, eg: external agencies including regulation and accreditation bodies. Working for our organisation Synnovis Synnovis is a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose and is part of SYNLAB Group, Europe’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic services. Working in partnership with Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, King’s College Hospital, Princess Royal University Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals and local CCG networks, we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology. This role is based in Synnovis Group which provides Corporate Support Services to the Synnovis business including, Executive management, Finance, Human Resources, and Commercial Services. Your development and learning You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme which is used across Synnovis to enable you to reach your potential, learn new skills and achieve your goals. This is managed between you and your line manager in line with your own personal and professional development ambitions. You can apply for finance to drive innovation and service development for the benefit of patients through our Innovation Accelerator Fund. 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 involves moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory, in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1 in the heart of London. Some of our work will remain 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 role is based at the Synnovis Hub, although there is an expectation that the postholder would work at any of the Synnovis laboratories on any of the Trust sites as required Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will liaise with Transformation Leads, project managers and Strategic Clinical Leads to ensure that accurate information and data is collated and readily available for the purposes of providing comprehensive and specific updates about Transformation and service migration to stakeholders and service users. The post holder will support the Clinical Governance Lead for Transformation in drafting reports, presentations and briefings relating to Transformation, service migration and service user information as required for different stakeholders. Using previous Pathology and laboratory experience, they will assess data and information for potential clinical impact as a result of changes and how they relate to different services and stakeholders, providing recommendations and guidance where appropriate in conjunction with the Clinical Governance Lead for Transformation. The post holder will be required to use high levels of persuasiveness to ensure information and data is available in a timely manner, is comprehensive and includes the level of detail required, ensuring clear and effective lines of communication with all staff. As a delegated responsibility, the post holder will be required to represent the Clinical Governance Lead for Transformation at Synnovis, Trust and external meetings when required, liaising with users of the service as necessary. 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. Friars Bridge Court Synnovis’ Corporate HQ; housing our Finance, Procurement, HR, Service Improvement and Business Development teams. We have a relaxed, but professional atmosphere with monthly corporate updates to keep you informed on our progress. Situated 5 minutes from Southwark and Blackfriars stations, you will have easy access to the vibrant South Bank and local amenities Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy. Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependant on your availability and location. For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package. All employees are entitled to: Contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Ground breaking personal development opportunities Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience. Master’s degree or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience. Evidence of significant experience and/or training in using Information Technology Systems to facilitate performance. Demonstrable evidence of continued professional/management development at a senior level. Desirable criteria HCPC Registration. Experience Essential criteria Several years healthcare experience of working in a Diagnostics Laboratory and of analytical processes and pathways. Experience of collating complex information and data and to ensure this is available in a timely manner. Ability to review data and information from different sources to formulate clear and concise briefs for stakeholders, including communication leads. Experience of working within a team. Experience of co-ordinating delivery of tasks to demanding deadlines. Desirable criteria Proficient in interrogating electronic patient records for information/data. Proficient in use of LIMS (Laboratory Information Systems). Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria A comprehensive knowledge of understanding of healthcare governance and clinical/scientific processes. Specialist knowledge of information analysis, interpretation, and presentation. Intermediate knowledge of MS Office software especially Excel. Excellent literacy and numeracy. Ability to manage demanding workload and produce results to an excellent standard in a timely manner. Ability to foster a collaborative and participatory approach. Ability to work both as an individual and as part of a team. Ability to present complex information in a meaningful way to different audiences. A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy. Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependent on your availability and location. For our Permanent workforce w e offer a competitive benefits package. All employees are entitled to: Contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Ground breaking development opportunities Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email [email protected] Your e-mail address is important to us. We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in Synnovis. Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Further details / informal visits contact Name Carol Macfarlane Job title Clinical Governance Lead Email address [email protected] If you have problems applying, contact Address Synnovis Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Telephone 01629 702340