Scientific Support OfficerNHS

Job summary

St George's Genomics Service (SGGS) is based at St George's Hospital Tooting and is part of the South East Genomics Medicine Service partnership, delivering genomic testing to the South East region of England.

SGGS is a 'dry lab' that processes, interprets and reports genomic data generated elsewhere. We are looking for a Scientific Support Officer on a fixed term maternity cover basis for 12 months to support the team of Clinical Scientists and pre-registration scientists by analysing data and preparing genomic reports.

Main duties of the job

1) Process and analyse genomic data

2) Report results

3) Maintain computerised records accurately

4) Participate in quality control including keeping documentation up to date, reporting incidents and completing audits

5) Assist in training and supervision of staff

Job description

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About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.