Genetic Technologist (Deputy Specimen Reception Team Lead)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking 2 Duty Genetic Technologists (team leads) to join the Genomics Specimen Reception and Send-out Team. The role focuses on sample receipt, processing and send-outs, with supervisory responsibilities in the reception area.

You will support the Lead and Deputy Lead, provide staff guidance, and ensure accurate data entry into the laboratory information system.

Qualifications

• Experience in sample receipt, processing and send-outs.
• Experience with electronic laboratory management systems is essential.
• Supervisory experience in a clinical or laboratory reception environment.

Responsibilities

• Deputy lead for the GLH reception area; manage staff, equipment and processes.
• Technical coordinator for the WGS send-out service.
• Support day-to-day sample management and related reception activities.
• Enter accurate, timely data into the laboratory information system.
• Support service improvement and staff development for GLH reception.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our busy Genomics Laboratory for 2 x Duty Genetic Technologists (team leads) to join our Genomics Specimen Reception and Send-out Team. We are looking for an individual with a flexible attitude who has experience in sample receipt, processing and send outs. To be transparent, this role is in the Sample Receipt Reception Team with limited hands on laboratory work. Some secondary laboratory work tasks may also be needed, as and when required. Experience of electronic laboratory management systems is essential as this is a supervisory role of other staff in the Reception area, training and providing advice to the team, as well as supporting the Reception Lead and Deputy Lead.,

• Act as the deputy lead for the GLH reception area including managing the staff, equipment and processes within it.
• Act as Technical co-ordinator for the Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) send out service.
• Supports the Lead to manage and coordinate the day-to-day sample management and associated laboratory activities associated with specimen reception.
• Processing accurate and timely data into the laboratory information system.
• Assists with service improvement and staff development necessary to address the changing needs of GLH specimen reception.
  The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester. Currently working hours are between the laboratory opening hours of 8am - 8pm Monday - Friday, and some Weekend working so flexibility is desirable., Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.

With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.

Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.

The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves.

We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.

We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.