Healthcare Scientist Assistant | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS) in Salisbury for a full-time Healthcare Science Support Worker to join our dynamic genomics team. The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory and Molecular Pathology, based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The WGLS is part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub.

Employment will be with UHS but the role will be based at WGLS (Salisbury) within Salisbury District Hospital. There are future plans to re‑locate to a joint facility with WGLS (Southampton) in the Southampton area once a suitable site has been identified (with a minimum 1 year notice prior to relocation).

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. We proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

• Join our diagnostic team committed to patient‑centred service provision through accurate and timely data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic information.
• Work predominantly in the specimen reception hub, receiving and logging a range of sample types for further downstream diagnostic testing.
• Support other healthcare science staff with reagent or sample preparation, housekeeping and stock management.
• Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practice throughout.

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.

To understand the day‑to‑day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

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