About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a motivated and reliable Band 3 Data Co-ordinator to join the Newcastle Genetics Laboratories, part of the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continually expanding field of genomic medicine, supporting the delivery of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)
The Yorkshire and North East GLH is a collaboration between Newcastle Hospitals, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Collectively, we deliver high-quality genomics services across the largest geographical GLH region in the country. Our laboratories have an international reputation for excellence in patient care, specialist diagnostics, scientific research and academic training.
Interview Date: 30 June 2026 37 hours 30 minutes/week
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Main duties of the job
As a Genetics Data Co-ordinator, you will work within a multidisciplinary team of clinical scientists, laboratory staff, administrative teams and informatics professionals. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient management of referrals, the flow of genomic test information, and communication between internal teams and external clinicians.
This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine interest in supporting genomic services within the NHS.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide administrative and datahandling support for Whole Genome Sequencing. Manage the receipt, logging and tracking of patient referrals, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate. Liaise directly with clinical scientists, laboratory staff, and external referring clinicians to support smooth and timely test processing. Maintain and update genomic databases, spreadsheets, and digital tracking systems according to established procedures. Assist in maintaining high standards of data quality, confidentiality and compliance with governance requirements. Provide general administrative support to the laboratory management team, contributing to ongoing service improvement. Job Purpose
To provide an efficient data management service within the Genetics Directorate, including but not limited to invoice production, monitoring 18 weeks compliance, undertaking administration tasks in support of the Molecular and Cytogenetics laboratories. Provide general support to the Head of Genetics IT and Office Manager To work predominantly unsupervised on a day to day basis and act as an integral part of the administration team of the Northern Genetics Service.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE Essential
An awareness of the structure and function of databases. A good working knowledge of a variety of computing packages, including Microsoft Word and Excel or Access and familiarity with data collection and collation. High degree of computer literacy Knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Windows file and folder structure
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology
SKILLS Essential
Good communications skills. Organisational skills Good verbal & non-verbal interpersonal communication skills
Desirable
Ability to extract data from a relational database Advanced skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
EXPERIENCE Essential
Data collection Experience of working in a clinical or information environment Experience of using Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software
Desirable
Data collection and analysis experience Previous NHS experience. Experience using web browsers and internet search tools
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Good educational background to 'A' level standard or equivalent
Desirable
Typing qualifications ECDL or additional IT qualifications
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.
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Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Genetics Molecular
317 Genetics Molecular
NE1 3BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)