Job Title Band 5 Molecular Genetic Technologist   Location London, Great Ormond Street   Closing Date for Applications 04/02/2010   Job Description and Person Specification Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust NE Thames Regional Molecular Genetics Laboratory Technologist in Molecular Genetics Band 5 Salary £20,710 - £26,839 Plus high cost area supplement of 20% of the basic salary, subject to a minimum of £3,947 and a maximum payment of £6,080 per annum Applications are invited from technologists with experience in molecular genetics, ideally in a Regional Diagnostic laboratory setting. We are also recruiting a clinical scientist and these new permanent posts are funded by the National Commissioning Group (NCG) for Specialised Services to establish the first diagnostic molecular genetic service for Bardet-Biedl syndrome in conjunction with clinical and research expertise at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Institute of Child Health. The successful applicants will have the technical expertise and background knowledge required for the development of BBS testing and to engage in the maintenance of our efficient and high quality molecular genetic diagnostic service. Our CPA-accredited and UK genetic testing network laboratory provides a core clinical molecular genetics service for the South East of England Genetic Network, to patients attending Great Ormond Street for Children NHS Trust and an international service for metabolic, craniofacial, primary immune deficiency and deafness disorders. Close links are maintained with colleagues in the Pathology Department and with the UCL Institute of Child Health. A full description of our services and research interests are provided on our website (http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/gosh/clinicalservices/Molecular_Genetics/) The laboratory is located in Central London, within easy access of the West End and short walk from both Euston and Kings Cross stations.   Contact Details Informal enquiries can be made to Lucy Jenkins. Phone: 0207 762 6878 Email: Lucy.Jenkins@gosh.nhs.uk To obtain a job description and application form, please contact our Personnel Dept. on 020 7829 7925, website (http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/gosh/personnel/ ), quoting reference 271-HSE391DA (Band 5)