Associate Genetic Technologist

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Exeter Genomics Laboratory within the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Associate Genetic Technologists to join a dedicated team. You will support specimen reception and provide essential technical duties to ensure a high-quality service for patients with inherited disorders.

Join a leading NHS Genomic Medicine team delivering state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and contributing to national genomic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join the team.
• Team players with excellent attention to detail and meticulous approach to laboratory work.
• Provide high quality sample testing and technical support integral to genomic testing services.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specimen reception and technical duties to support the Exeter Genomics Laboratory.
• Provide high quality sample testing and technical support for genomic testing services.
• Ensure accurate, safe, efficient, and timely service to patients.

Skills

Laboratory work

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Job description

The Exeter Genomics Laboratory employs more than 50 members of staff and receives more than 10,000 samples per annum. The post-holder will be expected to undertake specimen reception and technical duties required to support the Exeter Genomics Laboratory in the provision of an effective and high-quality service for patients with a range of inherited disorders in accordance with National and Professional standards.

About the Role

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join our team of Associate Genetic Technologists. The successful candidates will be team players with excellent attention to detail and a meticulous approach to laboratory work. They will work as part of a team and play a key role in providing high quality sample testing and technical support that is integral to the genomic testing services offered by the department, ensuring an accurate, safe, efficient and timely service to patients.

The Genomics Laboratory at the Royal Devon University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is at the forefront of NHS Genomic Medicine, providing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for the benefit of families with rare diseases across the UK and beyond. We are proud to have launched the national NHS rapid whole genome sequencing service for acutely unwell babies and children. The team works closely with an internationally acclaimed Research team with expertise in the genetics of diabetes and hyperinsulinism, providing a range of specialist tests to users throughout the world. The laboratoryworks in partnership with the Bristol Genetics Laboratoryas the South West Genomic Laboratory Hub, with the Exeter Laboratory focused on specialist endocrine services and exome/genome analysis for rare diseases.

The laboratory is set in the beautiful cathedral city of Exeter, in the midst of glorious Devon countryside and close to the South West coastline with its stunning beaches, the city boasts excellent links by road, rail and air to the rest of the country, Europe and further afield, whilst being within easy reaches of picturesque Dartmoor and Exmoor scenery.

Please Note:

We are not able to support sponsorship for this role.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week to include weekends

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

For further information please contact: Abigail Day, Associate Genetic Technologist Lead on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 4: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-780-14640
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 10 November, 2026
• Job Category Allied Health Professional
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals