University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
The closing date is 03 November 2025
Main duties of the job
Two exciting opportunities have arisen in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS) in Salisbury for a full-time Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner to join our dynamic genomics team at Salisbury District Hospital.
The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, now WGLS (Salisbury), and Molecular Pathology which is based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The WGLS is part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub.
Employment will be with UHS but the role will be based at WGLS (Salisbury) within Salisbury District Hospital. There are future plans to re‑locate to a joint facility with WGLS (Southampton) in the Southampton area once a suitable site has been identified (with a minimum 1 year notice prior to relocation).
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job responsibilities
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on‑site and the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Your Responsibilities
You will join our Genomics workforce as part of our diagnostic team who are committed to patient‑centred service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way in order to direct patient management and therapeutic decisions.
What you'll do
* Process samples and data on a range of pathological specimens under the supervision of senior technical staff and clinical scientists for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data for testing in‑house and by external laboratories.
* Plan your workload based on sample priority and respond to changing requirements.
* Participate in quality improvement including the evaluation of equipment, techniques and protocols.
* Be responsible for maintaining stock levels in the section and for ensuring reagents and consumables are ordered in a timely manner.
What we're looking for
* Someone with A level or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science at level A to C.
* Someone with previous laboratory experience and a knowledge of genomic processes.
* Someone with good attention to detail.
* Someone able to follow standard operating procedures.
* Someone able to demonstrate strong team working skills.
* Someone able to work Monday Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm.
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* A level or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science at level A to C.
* Previous experience in laboratory work.
* Knowledge of laboratory processes.
* Able to handle a range of biological samples.
* Maintain a personal portfolio that demonstrates competence in theoretical knowledge and practical skills and compliance with Statutory and Mandatory training.
* ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers.
* Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems.
* Completion of an internal multidisciplinary laboratory training course.
* Previous experience in an NHS environment.
* Previous experience of performing laboratory procedures.
* Previous experience in a diagnostic medical laboratory.
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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