About this role
Job summary
St George's Genomics Service (SGGS) is based at St George's Hospital Tooting and is part of the South East Genomics Medicine Service partnership, delivering genomic testing to the South East region of England.
SGGS is a 'dry lab' that processes, interprets and reports genomic data generated elsewhere. We are looking for a Scientific Support Officer on a fixed term maternity cover basis for 12 months to support the team of Clinical Scientists and pre-registration scientists by analysing data and preparing genomic reports.
Main duties of the job
- 1) Process and analyse genomic data
- 2) Report results
- 3) Maintain computerised records accurately
- 4) Participate in quality control including keeping documentation up to date, reporting incidents and completing audits
- 5) Assist in training and supervision of staff
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role
Person Specification
Application form
Essential
- Degree in relevant discipline (1st or 2nd class)
- Experience of molecular genetic techniques
Desirable
- Good standard of written English
- Good computer skills and familiarity with data analysis packages.
- Molecular genetic data interpretation and clinical report generation
- MSc or PhD
Application form and interview
Essential
- Understanding of genetic medicine
- Ability to interpret scientific data and critically appraise results
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Self motivated
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Aware of reporting requirements for genetics test 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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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).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0RE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)