Job summary
- Main area
- Genomics
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 10 months (Until 31st March 2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 271-GEN-7208207
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Barclay House
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £31,944 - £34,937 per annum inclusive pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
North Thames Genomic Medicine Service Alliance Coordinator
Band 4
Job overview
We’re seeking an experienced coordinator to join us in the North Thames Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (NT GMSA). The NT GMSA, hosted by Great Ormond Street Hospital, is one of seven regional alliances working with healthcare professionals, patients, the public to enable the NHS in England to be the first health service in the world to integrate genomic testing into care.
We are seeking to appoint a NT GMSA Coordinator to support our multidisciplinary team by providing a professional and high quality administrative support to our cross-speciality team as they work to educate and train NHS staff.
The role involves managing the administrative function of the team including diary management, taking minutes, supporting the co-ordinating of education and engagement events, managing and escalating queries as they arise, and helping to maintain our online workspace.
Main duties of the job
The desired candidate will have previous experience of administration and or customer service, and experience of working with clinical and non-clinical staff in a healthcare setting would be advantageous.
Excellent communication and organisation skills are required for the post holder to provide support and coordination across a team working from different NHS Trusts, utilising their problem-solving skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and simultaneously working as an effective team player across the GMSA.
For informal enquiries please contact [email protected] – Programme Manager, NTGMSA
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Person specification
Values
Essential criteria
- Gosh Values
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- Education to A-level standard or NVQ/Diploma at Level 3 or Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification or previous experience in a similar role
- Demonstrate evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of administration and/or customer service
- Previous administrative experience in a similar setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of patient and clinical staff engagement
- Previous experience in a genomics medicine setting
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to follow various complex procedures and practices with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident using ICT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Polite and informative telephone and email etiquette
- Able to provide excellent customer service; welcoming and helpful in person when dealing with colleagues across the organisation and /or patients and families
- Uses of empathy and emotional intelligence when dealing with difficult situations
- Able to interpret complex information and data
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and takes responsibility for protecting confidential information
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Moses Adegoroye
- Job title
- Programme Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02074059200
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