Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- AfC Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CLN0411
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 Per annum - Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 27/05/2024
Employer heading
Healthcare Science Assistant Practitioner
AfC Band 4
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS) in Salisbury for a full-time Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner to join our dynamic genomics team within the Cytogenetics Section.
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.
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).
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
You will join our diagnostic team who are committed to patient-centred service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way in order to direct patient management and therapeutic decisions.
• To process samples and data on a range of pathological specimens under the supervision of senior technical staff and clinical scientists for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data for testing in-house and by external laboratories
• Plan your workload based on sample priority and respond to changing requirements
• Participate in quality improvement including the evaluation of equipment, techniques and protocols
• Be responsible for maintaining stock levels in the section and for ensuring reagents and consumables are ordered in a timely manner
What we’re looking for
• Someone with A level or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science at level A to C
• Someone with previous laboratory experience and a knowledge of genomic processes
• Someone with good attention to detail
• Someone able to follow standard operating procedures
• Someone able to demonstrate strong team working skills
• Someone able to work Monday – Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
Person specification
Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- A level or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science at level A to C
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
- Completion of an internal multidisciplinary laboratory training course
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in laboratory work
- Knowledge of genomic processes
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in an NHS environment
- Previous experience of performing genomic procedures
- Previous experience in a diagnostic medical laboratory
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- Keyboard skills
- Literate and numerate
- Articulate
- Able to follow operating procedures
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Good communication skills
- Able to prioritise work and adapt to changing circumstances
- Effective team member
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mark Redford
- Job title
- Lead Genetic Technologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01722429080
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