Our Pathology service is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Genomics Coordinator to join the Cellular Pathology and Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service at University Hospital Southampton (UHS).
This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient coordination of molecular and genomic testing services within Cellular Pathology and Genomics, supporting the integration of cutting-edge molecular diagnostics into patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate and oversee genomic and molecular testing workflows.
2. Act as a key liaison between laboratory teams, clinicians, and external stakeholders.
3. Ensure compliance with national genomic testing guidelines and quality assurance processes.
4. Monitor turnaround times, manage referrals, and maintain accurate records for audit and quality assurance purposes.
5. Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives within the Cellular Pathology Department.
6. Assist with training and education of staff in genomic and molecular pathology processes.
If you are passionate about genomics and molecular pathology and want to play a pivotal role in advancing patient care through innovative diagnostics, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Summary:
a) To ensure samples are sent to external hospitals in a timely manner.
b) To deal with queries and results sent to the department.
c) To manage the sample pathway to ensure patient referrals are completed.
d) To liaise with clinical and scientific colleagues in other departments to facilitate the pathway management.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GSCE pass level or equivalent standard.
* Experience as a medical or patient services secretary linked to a clinical service or experience of working in pathology.
* Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience.
* Administrative and organisational experience.
* Excellent telephone / communication skills.
* Willingness to undertake training.
* Flexibility – able to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity.
* Experience of data entry where accuracy and speed are essential.
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* Proficient in the use of all hospital computerised patient systems.
* Qualification or experience working in Genomics.
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Working Together
* Always Improving
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
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