Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate Practitioner/ Genetic Technologist to join the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy diagnostic service (SIHMDS) Laboratory within North West London Pathology at Hammersmith Hospital, hosted by Imperial NHS Trust.
The laboratory is one of the partner organisations within the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub (NTGLH) and is accredited with the NSHCS to provide STP and HSST training, together with a commitment to train and develop staff of all grades.
Applicants must have a biological science degree, with practical laboratory experience in genetics and be able to demonstrate a keen interest in service development and laboratory diagnostic genetics.Applicants should have worked in an accredited NHS diagnostic laboratory or equivalent workplace.
This role is primarily based in the molecular section of SIHMDS and demonstrable genomic knowledge and experience for this post is essential. The successful applicant will be required to perform laboratory assays, with experience of RT-qPCR, fragment analysis and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) being desirable but full training will be provided.
The role demands a high level of organisation in order to successfully manage the operational delivery of the technical workload. The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of working with a focus on excellence and continuous service improvement, as well as displaying a high level of technical skill.
Main duties of the job
- Provide technical support for the laboratory under the direction of senior scientific staff.
- Follow documented laboratory procedures to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality servicedelivery to patients.
- Perform genetic analyses for patients referred with a wide range of genetic disorders,ensuring turnaround time targets are met.
- Process samples in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
- Conduct first-line analysis and interpretation of test results, and generate reports prior toscientific staff authorisation.
- Support research and development projects as required.
- Participate in rotational work to gain experience across all techniques used within the section.
- Carry out technical developments in collaboration with scientific staff to support theintroduction of new techniques.
- Organise and prioritise personal workload in discussion with senior genetic technologists/scientists to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Maintain a high level of professional competence in all tests and investigations performed.
- Prepare, maintain, and document accurate records of reagents and consumables; ensure theirefficient and safe use.
- Maintain cleanliness and perform routine maintenance of equipment within the assignedworking area as required.
- Participate in quality assurance procedures, including equipment maintenance records, dataquality checks, and corrective actions.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2025/26, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
Monday 3 November 2025Monday 1 December 2025Monday 5 January 2026Monday 2 February 2026Monday 2 March 2026Monday 13 April 2026Monday 11 May 2026Monday 1 June 2026Monday 6 July 2026Monday 3 August 2026Monday 7 September 2026Monday 5 October 2026Monday 2 November 2026Monday 7 December 2026
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- First Class / Second Class degree in relevant discipline
Desirable
- IBMS Accredited degree completed
- Enrolled on Voluntary Health Professions Council for Genetic Technologists.
- Evidence of professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Detail-oriented and methodical: Ability to follow instructions precisely and maintain well-organised work processes.
- Strong communication skillswritten, verbal and interpersonal: Effective communicator with the ability trustworthy in all interactions.
- Numerate and quick learner: Proficient with numerical data and able to rapidly grasp new concepts and techniques
- Team player with selfmotivation: Works collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
Desirable
- Customer service experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of laboratory work within a routine diagnostic genetics laboratory.
- Evidence of good practical skills in laboratory genetics.
- Experience of automated laboratory equipment relevant to genetics.
- Experience of laboratory Quality Management Systems (e.g. Q-Pulse, iPassport, etc.)
Desirable
- Previous experience in a relevant diagnostic / haematooncology laboratory.
- Ability to identify thresholds of passing/falling results.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- First Class / Second Class degree in relevant discipline
Desirable
- IBMS Accredited degree completed
- Enrolled on Voluntary Health Professions Council for Genetic Technologists.
- Evidence of professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Detail-oriented and methodical: Ability to follow instructions precisely and maintain well-organised work processes.
- Strong communication skillswritten, verbal and interpersonal: Effective communicator with the ability trustworthy in all interactions.
- Numerate and quick learner: Proficient with numerical data and able to rapidly grasp new concepts and techniques
- Team player with selfmotivation: Works collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
Desirable
- Customer service experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of laboratory work within a routine diagnostic genetics laboratory.
- Evidence of good practical skills in laboratory genetics.
- Experience of automated laboratory equipment relevant to genetics.
- Experience of laboratory Quality Management Systems (e.g. Q-Pulse, iPassport, etc.)
Desirable
- Previous experience in a relevant diagnostic / haematooncology laboratory.
- Ability to identify thresholds of passing/falling results.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
