Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Genetic Technologist
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Genetic Technologist Opportunity at Oxford Genetics Laboratories
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Genetic Technologist to join Oxford Genetics Laboratories (OGL) at the Churchill Hospital, part of the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) on a fixed-term contract, ending 31/03/2028.
About the Role
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality genomic diagnostic service, performing a range of genetic tests in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Working under the supervision of Senior Genetic Technologists and Clinical Scientists, the post holder will support workflow organisation within a specialist laboratory area.
Responsibilities
- Performing and troubleshooting laboratory techniques
- Assisting with staff training
- Supporting junior colleagues
- Contributing to the laboratory Quality Management System
- Undertaking initial analysis of test data
- Reporting routine results
Essential Requirements
- Experience working in a UKAS-accredited genetics laboratory, or similarly regulated environment
- Practical experience and scientific understanding of a range of genomic techniques
- Full training in local procedures will be provided
Additional Information
The successful candidate may be expected to work across a wider range of laboratory services as service needs evolve.
Job Description
Genetic Technologists undertake technical, analytical, and administrative duties that support the clinical scientists in the department. They take personal responsibility for their own work on a daily basis subject to the supervision of the section head. They participate in various rotational duties within the department including monitoring of work areas for health and safety and cleanliness.
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They process a wide range of pathological specimens for a broad range of inherited conditions according to standard operating procedures, and are competent in the use of patient databases, state-of-the-art technologies, and a variety of software packages, some of which are complex, for the analysis of data.
They perform highly accurate and skilled analysis, with often unpredictable outcomes and requiring periods of concentration.
They are expected to communicate complex technical, scientific, and confidential information to colleagues within their department in electronic, written, and verbal forms.
Technologists participate in the teaching and training load of the department through demonstration of own performance of appropriate standard operating procedures to other genetic technologists and trainee Clinical Scientists within the limits of their experience. They are also required to attend and participate in appropriate training seminars and regular section and departmental meetings.
About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk.
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The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
The Oxford Genetics Laboratories are part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub (C&S GLH), one of 7 GLHs recently established to deliver NHS England’s National Genomic Medicine Service. We provide a comprehensive range of cytogenetic, molecular cytogenetic, and molecular genetic investigations for both rare disease and acquired disorders (solid tumour and haematological malignancy).
Contact
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Kate Gibson
- Job Title: Lead Genetic Technologist
- Email Address: Kate.Gibson@ouh.nhs.uk
Kate Gibson (kate.gibson@ouh.nhs.uk)
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