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Healthcare Science Practitioner / Genomic Technologist

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 08 Gorffennaf 2024
Cyflog: Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: £28,407.00- £34,581.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
Oriau: Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau: 07 Awst 2024
Lleoliad: Sailsbury, SP2 8BJ
Cwmni: University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 6460508/188-CL070724

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A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.


University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS) in Salisbury for 2 full time Healthcare Science Practitioner/Genomic Technologists to join our dynamic team dedicated to providing high quality genomic testing to improve patient outcomes. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with previous experience of working in a diagnostic laboratory.

The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, now WGLS (Salisbury), and Molecular Pathology which is based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The WGLS is part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub. We provide an in-house diagnostic service for cancer and rare disease testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory and are also engaged in the development and ramping up of the NHSE Genomic Medicine Service Whole Genome Sequencing programme for our Wessex patients.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

WHAT YOULL DO

You will join a team of technologists who carry out both rare disease and cancer sample processing, utilising a range of genetic technologies. We currently have a vacancy in both our molecular and cytogenetic technologist teams.
You will analyse data and prepare reports for authorisation by scientific staff.
You will be expected to assist in the training of junior members of the team.
In addition, the post holder will be required to support activities such as quality, including compliance with laboratory accreditation standards, equipment maintenance, audits and participate in the departments training programme.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

The successful applicant must have a relevant degree BSc degree. Previous experience working in a diagnostic laboratory is essential and experience in a genetics laboratory would be desirable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employment will be with UHS but the role will be based at WGLS (Salisbury) within Salisbury District Hospital. There are future plans to re-locate to a joint facility with WGLS (Southampton) in the Southampton area once a suitable site has been identified (with a minimum 1 year notice prior to relocation).


This advert closes on Monday 22 Jul 2024