Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Genomics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-SA1246406
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
- Town
- Sutton
- Salary
- £42,939 - £50,697 Per Annum Inc HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Genomics Education and Training Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Join the innovative healthcare team at the Royal Marsden Hospital and work alongside the new Oak Centre in Sutton! Be part of cutting-edge medical advancements, compassionate patient care, and a dynamic work environment. The state-of-the-art Oak Cancer Centre is a research and treatment facility that will help us accelerate the development of new cancer treatments, diagnose more cancers at an earlier stage and enhance the treatment experience for patients. Shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling career in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to excellence.
Main duties of the job
The Genomics Education and Training Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Operational Managers and the Scientist Training Lead to organise, deliver and maintain educational and training provisions for all roles within the clinical genomics department. This will include developing and managing scientific training programmes and resources, including engagement with internal and external training providers. Furthermore, the Genomics Education and Training Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring staff training documentation is completed and appropriately recorded and regularly reviewed in accordance with ISO15189 standards
Working for our organisation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
- Develop, implement, and monitor education, training and engagement programmes.
- Organise and schedule training seminars on key genomic medicine topics including Cancer, Haematological Malignancy and Rare Disease.
- Ensure the departmental training policy is regularly reviewed.
- Facilitate the review or development of technical, analytical and administrative training diaries and competency documents.
- Facilitate the review or development in-house competency tests.
- Maintain and implement training material suitable for all departmental roles.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc degree in Biological Sciences/Genetics
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in education or training, or equivalent experience
- Post graduate qualification in relevant scientific subject
Skills
Essential criteria
- Detailed knowledge of training delivery in a diagnostic laboratory; knowledge of education and training theory and practice
- Understands the principles for genomics and the role it plays in patient pathways.
- Experience of training others and supervising trainees
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the different routes to HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist and Biomedical Scientist
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures, with emphasis on training and education, or experience in project management
- Experience of working in a clinical genomics laboratory or delivering training in a relevant field
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work to under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational skills
- Time management skills and ability to manage several projects in parallel
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to use in-house IT systems, Microsoft software or equivalent
- Accurate record keeping, with attention to detail
- Able to take specific responsibilities in an area of defined specialist knowledge
- Ability to communicate complex information in both verbal and written formats
- To seek out, establish and maintain networks and contacts
- Team working skills, able to work effectively across diverse groups
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to understand / follow SOPs
- Full understanding of all laboratory H&S procedures
- Ability to take corrective and preventive actions for non compliances
- Evidence of personal development
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of UKAS standards
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Poyastro-Pearson
- Job title
- Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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