Job Description

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