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About
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.
Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk
Watch how OUH goes about delivering compassionate excellence on the ouhnhs YouTube channel
Associate Healthcare Science Practitioner
Accepting applications until: 22-Jul-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 22-Jul-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Churchill Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- Old Road
- Tref
- Oxford
- Cod post
- OX3 7LE
- Major / Minor Region
- Oxfordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum/ pro-rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 4)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Genetics Labs
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.
The Trust comprises of 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 this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and 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 the OUH YouTube channel.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An opportunity has arisen for a full time, permanent Associate Healthcare Science Practitioner to join the team in the Oxford Genetics Laboratories (OGL), a part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH). The OGL operates across both the John Radcliffe and Churchill hospitals and staff may be required to work at either or both sites. Testing is offered for a range of inherited and acquired diseases in both molecular and cytogenetics, and candidates may be expected to work across the whole range of services offered in the future.
Band 4 Associate Healthcare Science Practitioners undertake a range of practical laboratory work, plus associated administrative and housekeeping tasks under the supervision of experienced Genetic Technologists or Clinical Scientists and following Standard Operating Procedures.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, and the manual dexterity to perform laboratory processes, along with flexibility, efficiency and attention to detail in their work.
Some experience of practical work is essential, though full training will be given.
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Associate Healthcare Science Practitioners provide technical, analytical and administrative duties that support the administrators, technologists and clinical scientists in Specimen reception and the main laboratories of the department. They take personal responsibility for their own work, which is protocol driven, on a daily basis subject to the supervision of the section head.
They participate in defined regular duties on a rotational basis, including monitoring of work areas for health and safety and cleanliness, and are required to undertake all technical duties within a section on a rota basis and rotate through all service delivery/technical sections within the laboratory. 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 limited number of software packages, some of which are complex, for the analysis of data. They perform highly accurate and skilled analysis, which may have unpredictable outcomes and which require periods of concentration.
They are expected to communicate technical, scientific and confidential information to colleagues within their department in electronic, written and verbal forms.
Associate Healthcare Science Practitioners participate in the teaching and training load of the department staff within the limits of their experience.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
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 this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and 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 the OUH YouTube channel.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Duties & responsibilities
Clinical Service
1. Deliver the technical service of a section/subsection or designated area of work to nationally accepted standards (UKAS or equivalent) with appropriate supervision to include the following:
a. Follow standard operating procedures for the receipt, booking in,
processing and analysis of samples
b. Review appropriate risk and COSHH assessments in areas relevant to
own practise and abide by laboratory health and safety policies
c. Undertake basic troubleshooting for failed analyses
d. Validate quality of technical analysis, repeat and perform subsequent
investigations following discussions with more senior technologists or
clinical scientists according to defined criteria
e. Arrange dispatch of different types of samples. Deal with queries relating
to the receipt and dispatch of samples, including products of conception
(received for post-mortem examination), and other tissues.
2. Establish, maintain, sub-culture and harvest cell cultures, or undertake DNA extraction, from a variety of biological specimens received which may be high risk (eg HIV, Hep C) and/ or derived from recognisable human or fetal parts, by all methods currently employed in the laboratory and to work safely under exposure to toxic substances which are hazardous to health.
3. Identify unusual or failed results and bring them to the attention of senior technologist or scientists for further discussion
4. Liaise with senior technical or scientific colleagues over availability of equipment, sample prioritisation, or requirement for supplementary cell cultures or chromosome preparations, when planning work schedules in designated areas of work, in accordance with laboratory protocols and under the supervision of the Section Head and/or Laboratory Director.
5. Supply a high level of technical expertise in the investigative procedures involved and take a daily responsibility for their own work, subject to the supervision and direction of section head or other senior staff. Be adaptable to changing diagnostic workload pressures, by making independent day-to-day decisions about own workload. The post holder must communicate all problems with, and when necessary obtain help/advice from, appropriate senior staff
6. Attend, and actively participate in, team and laboratory meetings with opportunity to propose improvements in efficiency and changes to scientific and technical protocols and to contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies within the limits of experience.
Laboratory Management
7. Undertake appropriate duties to fulfil quality control programs, including recording of appropriate data according to operating procedures, validation and verification of new reagents and protocols.
8. Safely handle and store chemicals of a volatile or hazardous nature including carcinogens and neurotoxic agents. Dispose of hazardous chemicals and biohazard waste.
9. Take day to day responsibility for use of, daily maintenance, monitoring and care of instrumentation within the laboratory (to include safety, performance and temperature of equipment e.g. biological safety cabinets, incubators, fridges and freezers).
Staff
10. Participate in the teaching and training of new members of staff or less
experienced employees in own work area by demonstrating own work activities and routine practice.
Research and Service Development
11.Assist clinical scientists in research and development projects which meet the overall objectives of the department.
Personal Development
12. Attend relevant in house training at an appropriate level for the development and maintenance of skills, knowledge and expertise required for the post (eg training on specific equipment/instrumentation, presentations on relevant topics)
Informatics/Bioinformatics
13.Be proficient in the use of state of the art software packages for the processing of genomic samples
14.Be proficient at entering and retrieving relevant information from Excel
spreadsheets and databases, including the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
General
15.Abide by all Operational Policies applicable to the Department
16.Co-operate with management and safety representatives in matters connected with the Health and Safety at Work Act of Practice for safety in laboratories
17.Take responsibility for the accuracy of their own work, and undertake an appropriate proportion of the total workload of the Department. The post holder will collaborate with all other staff, to be an effective team member, and achieve optimal use of resources
18.Participate in internal quality control and internal and external quality assessment procedures
19.Work within the section/subsection to ensure achievement of and adherence to the standards required of an accredited laboratory, in close liaison with the Quality manager and under the direction of the section head and laboratory director.
20.Participate in the preparation of the department for accreditation.
21.Implement laboratory record keeping processes and assist with retrieval and presentation of data as required
22.Take responsibility with others for the maintenance of stocks of reagents and consumables to ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory and efficient use of resources. Ensure that all equipment is used appropriately and safely and that any faults are reported for immediate rectification
23.Take responsibility with others for the daily maintenance of complex
instrumentation systems within the laboratory
24.Participate in regular performance review and personal development planning
25.Attend regular team, laboratory and departmental meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies
26.Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Data Protection Act of 1984.
27.Participate in out of hours duties, if required, in line with the Department Out of Hours Policy
28.Work such hours as required for the effective and timely performance of their duties, as specified in the terms of the contract of employment
29.Undertake any other duties commensurate with experience and job role as a result of changes to the service as agreed by the Consultant Head of Laboratory or Trust and reviewed as part of the annual staff appraisal
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Nursing and Midwifery: For candidates applying from outside the UK: Please be advised that we work in partnership with Envertiz who will be managing your recruitment therefore by applying you are consenting to us passing your contact details and application to Envertiz so they can manage your recruitment and on-boarding. If you do not consent to this, please do not apply.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 3 science based A levels or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ level 3 (QCF level 3). 2 A levels if additionally hold a degree
Meini prawf dymunol
- Foundation degree, HND or BSc in a relevant subject.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of laboratory techniques relevant to genetic testing
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft office or equivalent, navigating databases and spreadsheets
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of using StarLIMS for sample and workflow management.
- Experience of working in a diagnostic genetics laboratory
- Experience of laboratory or relevant practical work in a workplace-based environment.
Special knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Basic knowledge of human genetics, including role of DNA and chromosomes
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Special attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrates resilience, flexibility, and adaptability in approach to work
- Able to handle receipt and processing of a range of human samples.
- Interest in laboratory technology
- Recognises limits of responsibilities: working under supervision
- Willing to learn
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Kate Gibson
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Genetic Technologist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01865 225524
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