This exciting role will provide you with an opportunity to work in a pivotal role within a busy, innovative and rapidly expanding area of care, hosted by a world leading specialist paediatric hospital.
North Thames GMS are looking for an exceptional Genomic Associate to join our team, who can provide high level professional guidance and support to patients, clinicians and laboratory staff surrounding Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).
Responsibilities include managing appointments with patients to obtain consent for Whole Genome Sequencing testing, acting as a point of contact for patient queries around WGS, and supporting correct and efficient documentation and tracking of the WGS paperwork and samples.
You will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be fluent in the use of Microsoft Office, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and maintain effective internal and external contacts. You will have a flexible approach to the working day to meet tight and varying deadlines and service needs and be someone who works well as part of a team.
Applicants should be highly motivated and flexible with a track record of delivering high quality clinical service support.
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
