Job summary
- Main area
- Genomics
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Secondments considered)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 271-GEN-7625654
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Rare & Inherited Disease Laboratory, NHS North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £64,156 - £71,148 per annum inclusive, pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Practice Educator - Genomics
Band 8a
Job overview
The North Thames Genomic Medicine Service (NT GMS) is looking for a practice educator to join our team. We are open to applicants from scientific, technologist and bioinformatics backgrounds. This is a 12-month fixed term contract and there is the potential for a secondment opportunity.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver education and training for the genomics laboratory workforce, ensuring a sustainable, collaborative, and supportive approach across our laboratories.
The post holder will work closely with the Genomics Training Academy (GTAC) and other stakeholders to develop and implement high-quality training programmes and resources. While the primary focus will be on the laboratory workforce, you will also collaborate on initiatives to support education and development for other members of the GMS workforce where appropriate. This is a unique chance to influence workforce development in a rapidly evolving field, supporting staff to deliver high-quality genomic testing and services that transform patient care.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an individual who is:
- Passionate about education and workforce development in healthcare science.
- Experienced in delivering training and supporting staff development within a clinical or laboratory setting.
- Skilled in building collaborative relationships and driving positive change.
- Knowledgeable about genomics and its application in clinical practice (experience in a genomic laboratory is desirable).
The North Thames GMS is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge genomic services in rare disease and cancer. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on workforce development and patient care by ensuring our teams have the skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality genomic testing and services.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Alison Taylor-Beadling [email protected]
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
Please see the Job Description attached.
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
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional Qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in scientific related subject, or education
- FRCPath (part 1 minimum) Scientific discipline, or post-graduate qualification in Education
Desirable criteria
- Healthcare Professions Council registered Scientist (for Scientists only)
- Relevant management and leadership training
- PhD in relevant discipline
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of developing and managing training programmes for technical and scientific staff and for SpRs rotating through laboratories
- Experience in lecturing to undergraduate or postgraduate students in genomics or a related discipline
- Experience of assessing coursework of scientists as part of the national STP
- Experience of supporting development of HCPC portfolios
- Experience of building, maintaining and utilising successful relationships with all staff and with stakeholders
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing within a diagnostic genomics laboratory service
- Experience of difficult HR situations with staff
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to deliver teaching and training on highly complex subjects within the Genetics field
- Expert knowledge of the Genomics STP curriculum and assessment processes.
- Able to collaborate constructively with managers of internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working
- Evidence of the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams to deliver best performance
- Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Skilled in presentations at a national and local level and the ability to present to large groups of people
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of excellent leadership and management skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills – coaching and motivating
- Flexibility of approach to working
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Ability to work and deliver under pressure
- To demonstrate NHS intrinsic values and behaviours
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
- Alison Taylor-Beadling
- Job title
- Clinical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02074059200
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