Job summary
Permanent
Position
Genomics
Band
5, 37.5hours per week, full time
Join
us to make a meaningful difference to patients lives.
If
your passion is science and you want to be at the forefront of improving
outcomes for patients, then theres no better place to be.
We
are currently recruiting for dedicated individuals to join our growing team
in the
genomics
central laboratory at St Jamess University Hospital, as a Healthcare Science
Associate.
Working
closely with colleagues at Leeds and across the wider North East and
Yorkshire
(NEY)
region, applicants should have experience of:
Compiling, analysing and reporting
activity and performance data.
Developing and monitoring
information systems to meet the needs of a diagnostic department.
Working with a cohort of staff
groups including clinical scientists and healthcare practitioners from
multiple disciplines.
Be able to maintain a high level of
accuracy and reliability in defined routine, preparative and associated
procedures.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will need to work in a fast-paced environment,
completing work at short notice and delivering the tight deadlines. The post holder will be expected to
undertake discrete projects related to activity and performance information.
Have an understanding of the working of a laboratory information management
system (LIMS) and be required to develop skills in order to be a high-level
administrator in current and future LIMS within the department. The post
holder would be expected to demonstrate relevant job related tasks to new or
more junior staff or visitors to the department so the successful candidate
would need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and knowledge. By
working to strict deadlines within established systems and procedures, the
successful applicant will demonstrate excellent organisational skills,
technical and training skills and flexibility. The post holder should have the ability to
use their initiative and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
The
post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week full-time and
contribute to out-of-hours rotas including weekends and bank holidays as
required.
About us
As
an employer, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust offers:
New NHS pay scales from 2024/25.
27 days annual leave (rising to 29
days after five years and 33 days after 10 years service) plus bank holidays
and the option to buy additional days.
Optional defined benefit pension,
with generous 20.6% employer contribution
Opportunity for paid study leave
(up to 5 days per year)
Flexible working practices
Supportive benefits throughout changing life circumstances, including up to
1-year parental leave, onsite nurseries, career breaks and flexible options
for carers.
Access to health and wellbeing
resources and retail discount
This
post provides the opportunity to join a collaboration at the forefront of
transforming and shaping genomics services for the future. If you like what
you have read and would like to join us on our exciting journey, then we
welcome your interest and application.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Permanent
Position
Genomics
Band
5, 37.5hours per week, full time
Join
us to make a meaningful difference to patients lives.
If
your passion is science and you want to be at the forefront of improving
outcomes for patients, then theres no better place to be.
We
are currently recruiting for dedicated individuals to join our growing team
in the
genomics
central laboratory at St Jamess University Hospital, as a Healthcare Science
Associate.
Working
closely with colleagues at Leeds and across the wider North East and
Yorkshire
(NEY)
region, applicants should have experience of:
Compiling, analysing and reporting
activity and performance data.
Developing and monitoring
information systems to meet the needs of a diagnostic department.
Working with a cohort of staff
groups including clinical scientists and healthcare practitioners from
multiple disciplines.
Be able to maintain a high level of
accuracy and reliability in defined routine, preparative and associated
procedures.
The
successful candidate will need to work in a fast-paced environment,
completing work at short notice and delivering the tight deadlines. The post holder will be expected to
undertake discrete projects related to activity and performance information.
Have an understanding of the working of a laboratory information management
system (LIMS) and be required to develop skills in order to be a high-level
administrator in current and future LIMS within the department. The post
holder would be expected to demonstrate relevant job related tasks to new or
more junior staff or visitors to the department so the successful candidate
would need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and knowledge. By
working to strict deadlines within established systems and procedures, the
successful applicant will demonstrate excellent organisational skills,
technical and training skills and flexibility. The post holder should have the ability to
use their initiative and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
The
post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week full-time and
contribute to out-of-hours rotas including weekends and bank holidays as
required.
As
an employer, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust offers:
New NHS pay scales from 2024/25.
27 days annual leave (rising to 29
days after five years and 33 days after 10 years service) plus bank holidays
and the option to buy additional days.
Optional defined benefit pension,
with generous 20.6% employer contribution
Opportunity for paid study leave
(up to 5 days per year)
Flexible working practices
Supportive benefits throughout changing life circumstances, including up to
1-year parental leave, onsite nurseries, career breaks and flexible options
for carers.
Access to health and wellbeing
resources and retail discount
This
post provides the opportunity to join a collaboration at the forefront of
transforming and shaping genomics services for the future. If you like what
you have read and would like to join us on our exciting journey, then we
welcome your interest and application.
We
welcome applications from candidates who have the relevant skills and
experience to succeed. For further enquiries or a confidential discussion
please contact Helen Thomas helen.thomas40@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Permanent
Position
Genomics
Band
5, 37.5hours per week, full time
Join
us to make a meaningful difference to patients lives.
If
your passion is science and you want to be at the forefront of improving
outcomes for patients, then theres no better place to be.
We
are currently recruiting for dedicated individuals to join our growing team
in the
genomics
central laboratory at St Jamess University Hospital, as a Healthcare Science
Associate.
Working
closely with colleagues at Leeds and across the wider North East and
Yorkshire
(NEY)
region, applicants should have experience of:
Compiling, analysing and reporting
activity and performance data.
Developing and monitoring
information systems to meet the needs of a diagnostic department.
Working with a cohort of staff
groups including clinical scientists and healthcare practitioners from
multiple disciplines.
Be able to maintain a high level of
accuracy and reliability in defined routine, preparative and associated
procedures.
The
successful candidate will need to work in a fast-paced environment,
completing work at short notice and delivering the tight deadlines. The post holder will be expected to
undertake discrete projects related to activity and performance information.
Have an understanding of the working of a laboratory information management
system (LIMS) and be required to develop skills in order to be a high-level
administrator in current and future LIMS within the department. The post
holder would be expected to demonstrate relevant job related tasks to new or
more junior staff or visitors to the department so the successful candidate
would need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and knowledge. By
working to strict deadlines within established systems and procedures, the
successful applicant will demonstrate excellent organisational skills,
technical and training skills and flexibility. The post holder should have the ability to
use their initiative and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
The
post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week full-time and
contribute to out-of-hours rotas including weekends and bank holidays as
required.
As
an employer, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust offers:
New NHS pay scales from 2024/25.
27 days annual leave (rising to 29
days after five years and 33 days after 10 years service) plus bank holidays
and the option to buy additional days.
Optional defined benefit pension,
with generous 20.6% employer contribution
Opportunity for paid study leave
(up to 5 days per year)
Flexible working practices
Supportive benefits throughout changing life circumstances, including up to
1-year parental leave, onsite nurseries, career breaks and flexible options
for carers.
Access to health and wellbeing
resources and retail discount
This
post provides the opportunity to join a collaboration at the forefront of
transforming and shaping genomics services for the future. If you like what
you have read and would like to join us on our exciting journey, then we
welcome your interest and application.
We
welcome applications from candidates who have the relevant skills and
experience to succeed. For further enquiries or a confidential discussion
please contact Helen Thomas helen.thomas40@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level Qualification or equivalent in a related IT field
Experience
Essential
- Trained in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Access
- Understanding of Pathology Management requirements
- Understanding of structure, function and procedures of the NHS
- Advanced keyboard skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level Qualification or equivalent in a related IT field
Experience
Essential
- Trained in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Access
- Understanding of Pathology Management requirements
- Understanding of structure, function and procedures of the NHS
- Advanced keyboard skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
