Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Pathology
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (12 months secondment can be considered)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 188-CL420126
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Salisbury NHS Trust
- Tref
- Salisbury
- Cyflog
- £31,049.00 - £37,796.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Yn cau
- 16/02/2026 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 27/02/2026
Teitl cyflogwr
Genetic Technologist
Band 5
Trosolwg o'r swydd
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service, Southampton Laboratory (WGLS), for a Genetic Technologist to join our team.
The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, now WGLS (Salisbury), and Molecular Pathology at University Hospital Southampton, now WGLS (Southampton) . The WGLS is an integral part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub, one of seven across England.
This position will be recruited to the Southampton Laboratory, based at UHS.
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.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
What you’ll do
The clinical service provides a comprehensive range of genomic investigations for haematological disease (including the regional BMT service), MRD, disease associations (including pharmacogenomics), lymphoma and solid tumours. The laboratory is part of a European network for molecular diagnostics QC, including NGS innovations in lymphoid clonality analysis. The laboratory works closely with other departments to enable the future provision of molecular diagnostics. Further career development is encouraged, and the laboratory supports the training of a variety of programmes including IBMS, STP and HSST.
The successful candidate will mainly participate in the technical work associated with the culturing of human tissue and blood samples in the Culture Hub within the Department. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the provision of other diagnostics services utilising techniques such as qPCR, ddPCR and capillary electrophoresis. Training and rotational opportunities are available across the service and these will be determined by individual competency and laboratory requirements in order to support the provision of a flexible and efficient service.
You will be required to work 37.5 hours a week working flexibly as required, between 09:00 - 17:30 hrs. Due to the clinical operational requirements of Molecular Pathology, the post holder may be required to do some late working and be available to work Monday to Friday. You will be working with a team of Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, associate practitioners, and biomedical support workers.
Manyleb y person
Trust Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc degree in a relevant discipline
- Participation in Continuing Professional Development
Meini prawf dymunol
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy of Health Care Science
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Minimum 12 months experience working in a Clinical Laboratory
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of performing Genomic techniques
- Experience of training and supervision
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Matt Baggot
- Teitl y swydd
- Laboratory Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 023 8120 8161
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector