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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

26d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You should display manual dexterity, good organizational skills, attention to detail, and be competent with patient databases. Limited lab experience is preferred; training provided.
  • You will manage sample intake, conduct lab processes like cell culture and DNA extraction, maintain equipment, ensure cleanliness, and assist in training while communicating technical information.

Requirements

  • - Demonstrate manual dexterity
  • - Good organisational skills
  • - Accuracy
  • - Consistency
  • - Attention to detail in their work
  • - Zero or limited laboratory experience preferred
  • - Previous laboratory experience is desirable but not essential
  • - Full training will be provided
  • - Competent in the use of patient databases
  • - Communicate technical and confidential information to colleagues in electronic, written and verbal forms
  • - Participate in the teaching and training load of the department
  • - Attend appropriate training seminars
  • - Actively participate in regular section and departmental meetings

Responsibilities

  • Your main responsibilities will include receiving samples into the laboratory, entering information into the database and carrying out practical processes in the lab, e.g. cell culture and DNA extraction, to prepare the sample for use by other technical and scientific teams.
  • Additional duties include general housekeeping, administration tasks, maintaining equipment and arranging to send samples to other laboratories.
  • Healthcare Science Assistants provide technical and administrative support for the department, acting under the supervision of Clinical Scientists or Genetic Technologists, but take personal responsibility to organise their own work on a daily basis, much of which is ongoing, routine and protocol-driven.
  • They participate in defined regular duties, including monitoring of work areas for health and safety and cleanliness and general laboratory housekeeping tasks.
  • They may undertake occasional other duties due to specific requests.
  • They process a wide range of pathological specimens referred for a broad range of inherited conditions according to standard operating procedures, and are competent in the use of patient databases.
  • They are expected to communicate technical and confidential information to colleagues within their department in electronic, written and verbal forms.
  • Healthcare Science Assistants participate in the teaching and training load of the department through demonstration of own performance of appropriate standard operating procedures to new members of staff or less experienced employees within the limits of their experience.
  • They also attend appropriate training seminars, and actively participate in regular section and departmental meetings.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Healthcare Science Assistant position?

Previous laboratory experience is desirable but not essential. This role is suitable for candidates with zero or limited laboratory experience looking to start a career in Healthcare Science.

What are the main responsibilities of a Healthcare Science Assistant?

The main responsibilities include receiving samples, entering information into the database, carrying out practical processes like cell culture and DNA extraction, general housekeeping, administration tasks, maintaining equipment, and arranging for sample dispatch to other laboratories.

What are the working hours for this position?

The laboratory is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Full-time work typically involves rotating shifts between 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, and 10am-6pm.

Will I receive training for this position?

Yes, full training will be provided, and all work will be undertaken according to defined written protocols.

Who will I report to in this role?

Healthcare Science Assistants act under the supervision of Clinical Scientists or Genetic Technologists.

Can I apply if I have limited experience in healthcare science?

Yes, this role is suitable for individuals with limited or no laboratory experience who are looking to start a career in Healthcare Science.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time.

How will my performance be evaluated in this role?

Healthcare Science Assistants are expected to take personal responsibility for organizing their own work daily and will participate in regular section and departmental meetings for performance evaluation.

What is the application deadline for this position?

An application cap is in place, and the advert may close earlier than stated, so it's advisable to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Kate Gibson, Lead Genetic Technologist, at Kate.Gibson@ouh.nhs.uk. Additionally, you can contact the laboratory at 01865 226001 for information on the post.

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. Care to join us?

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (OUH) is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, north Oxfordshire. The Trust provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training and research.