Healthcare Science Assistant Practitioner

Job title:

Healthcare Science Assistant Practitioner

Company

NHS

Job description

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 jobAn exciting opportunity has arisen in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS) in Salisbury for a full-time Healthcare Science AssociatePractitioner 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 & SouthGenomic Laboratory Hub.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 usAs 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.The post will be based at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust 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.Date posted06 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (PA) pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number188-CL090924Job locationsSalisbury District HospitalOdstock roadSalisburySP2 8BJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will join our diagnostic team who are committed to patient-centred service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretationand reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way in orderto 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 forscreening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data for testing in-house and by externallaboratories 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 mannerWhat were 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 skillsEmployment will be with UHS but the role will be based at WGLS (Salisbury) within Salisbury District Hospital. There are future plans to re-locateto a joint facility with WGLS (Southampton) in the Southampton area once a suitable site has been identified (with a minimum 1 year notice priorto relocation).Main duties to include receiving, sorting and entering patient details, processing patient samples and performing diagnostic tests on all types of sample received. This will be done with full training using automated, semi-automated and manual processes. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will join our diagnostic team who are committed to patient-centred service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretationand reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way in orderto 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 forscreening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data for testing in-house and by externallaboratories 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 mannerWhat were 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 skillsEmployment will be with UHS but the role will be based at WGLS (Salisbury) within Salisbury District Hospital. There are future plans to re-locateto a joint facility with WGLS (Southampton) in the Southampton area once a suitable site has been identified (with a minimum 1 year notice priorto relocation).Main duties to include receiving, sorting and entering patient details, processing patient samples and performing diagnostic tests on all types of sample received. This will be done with full training using automated, semi-automated and manual processes.Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patient First
• Working together
• Always Improving

Qualifications / training requiredEssential

• A level or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science at level A to C

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers
• Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
• Completion of an internal multidisciplinary laboratory training course

Previous or relevant experience necessaryEssential

• Previous experience in laboratory work
• Knowledge of genomic processes

Desirable

• Previous experience in an NHS environment
• Previous experience of performing genomic procedures
• Previous experience in a diagnostic medical laboratory

Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patient First
• Working together
• Always Improving

Qualifications / training requiredEssential

• A level or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science at level A to C

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers
• Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
• Completion of an internal multidisciplinary laboratory training course

Previous or relevant experience necessaryEssential

• Previous experience in laboratory work
• Knowledge of genomic processes

Desirable

• Previous experience in an NHS environment
• Previous experience of performing genomic procedures
• Previous experience in a diagnostic medical laboratory

Expected salary

£26530 – 29114 per year

Location

Salisbury

Job date

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 05:31:29 GMT

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