Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL320624
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £25,147.00 - £27,596.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 25/07/2024
Employer heading
Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner
Band 4
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Molecular Pathology at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an Associate Practitioner to join our team on a permanent contract. The role will be to support the provision of molecular testing in the Wessex region and nationally for a comprehensive range of investigations for haematological disease, MRD, disease associations, lymphoma and solid tumours, including NGS analysis of solid organ tumours.
Our UKAS accredited department is a Local Genomics Laboratory as part of the Wessex, Oxford and West Midlands Genomics Laboratory Hub, one of seven across England. The laboratory works closely with both Cellular Pathology and Haematology services to enable the provision of molecular diagnostics for the region and nationally. You will be required to work 37.5 hours a week, working flexibly as needed, between 08:00 - 20:00 hrs. Due to the clinical operational requirements of Molecular Pathology, the post holder will be required to do some late working and be available to work Monday to Friday.
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.
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
What you’ll do
The post holder will work in the main laboratory of Molecular Pathology, providing the receipt and preparation of samples and the provision of diagnostic tests. All training will be provided. This will involve:
• Receiving and booking in samples ready for DNA and RNA extraction on a wide variety of
samples
• Extracting DNA and RNA and performing QC checks on the samples
• Performing diagnostic tests as directed and upload results onto the hospital LIMS.
• Receiving and uploading results from other Trusts.
• General lab duties to ensure the smooth running of the department.
What we’re looking for
• Good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of databases and spreadsheets will be a
distinct advantage.
• Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, be highly organised and
the ability to work in a team is essential.
• Relevant understanding of a molecular laboratory/molecular techniques would be an
advantage.
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
- 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
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jodie Bance
- Job title
- Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 6638
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