Genetic Technologist

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.

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.

The role includes performing and troubleshooting laboratory techniques, assisting with staff training, supporting junior colleagues, and contributing to the laboratory Quality Management System. In addition to wet-lab work, the post holder will undertake initial analysis of test data and may report routine results., 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.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.

Applicants should possess excellent organisational, communication and practical laboratory skills, with a flexible approach and strong attention to detail.

Essential requirements include experience working in a UKAS-accredited genetics laboratory, or similarly regulated environment, and practical experience and scientific understanding of a range of genomic techniques. Full training in local procedures will be provided.

The successful candidate may be expected to work across a wider range of laboratory services as service needs evolve.

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

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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 theOUH 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 moleculargenetic investigations for both rare disease and acquired disorders (solid tumour and haematological malignancy).