Genetic Technologist

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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. 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. 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What youll 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. Successful candidate will mainly participate in the technical work associated with library preparation for high throughput Next Generation Sequencing. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the provision of other diagnostics services utilising techniques such as qPCR, ddPCR, capillary electrophoresis and LAMP. 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 hours a week working flexibly as required, between 08:00 - 20:00 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. What were looking for We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Genomic Technologist with experience and knowledge in molecular diagnostics. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a high level of skill in molecular genetics techniques comprising both wet and dry work PCR set and analytical pipelines and have evidence of experience in an accredited diagnostic setting. Experience of automated laboratory processes, Next-Generation sequencing application and trouble-shooting capacity is highly desirable. If you have strong communication, interpersonal skills and are committed to sharing our values of putting patients first, working together and always improving then we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

Patients First Working together Always Improving

Qualifications / training required

Essential

BSc degree in a relevant discipline Participation in Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy of Health Care Science

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

Minimum 12 months experience working in a Clinical Laboratory

Desirable

Experience of performing Genomic techniques Experience of training and supervision

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

Concentrate for extended periods Respond to competing demands Attention to detail Ability to communicate with other Healthcare professionals within the trust and other organisations Able to work under pressure Able to prioritise work and make changes according to unexpected events Work independently or as a member of a team Multitasking/Effective time Management

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