Administrative Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Administrative Assistant to join our team at the London North Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust.

This is an exciting time to join the London North GLH as the hub is currently going through period of mobilisation and will be working to new, nationally-defined standards.

The Genetics Laboratory has an establishment of approximately 120 staff including clinical scientists, translational scientists, bioinformaticians, technologists and administrative support staff. Along with two Clinical Genetics teams we form a strategic Genetics Unit within the hospital and provide North London with a Regional Genetics Service serving a population of approximately 10 million.

We are part of the North-Thames GLH and work closely with the Cancer Hub lab at the Royal Marsden as well as other partner laboratories within our geography.

In addition, we are the central laboratory within the GLH for preparing samples for submission to Whole-genome sequencing and are working closely with our teams of Genomic associates, scientists, technical teams and clinicians to provide an efficient, patient-focused service.

Discover more about the varied and exciting roles of administrative staff at GOSH via the link below:https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/working-us/meet-our-admin-and-clerical-staffInformal enquiries can be made to Nicole Elkins. Email: nicole.elkins@gosh.nhs.ukOr Dorte Wren Dorte.wren@gosh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

The post is office based and will primarily support the team providing genetic testing for children with cancer (SIHMDS.AG).The post holder will work in the laboratory's admin office, alongside the team of scientists within SIHMDS.AG and the specimen reception team, providing administrative support as required to maintain an efficient, effective and high quality genetic diagnostic service.

Candidates should hold A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

We are continually upgrading and optimizing our data systems and testing approaches and this role will require good communication skills, a willingness to adopt to new protocols and an ability to work flexibly with a diverse group of colleagues.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.