Genetic Technologist (Deputy Specimen Reception Team Lead)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Leicester; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site leisure facilities

Day nurseries

Bus travel discount

Free Park and Ride

Résumé du poste

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is recruiting two Duty Genetic Technologists (team leads) to join the Genomics Specimen Reception and Send-out Team. This supervisory role focuses on staff leadership, data handling and coordinating the WGS send-out service within a busy lab.

You will support the Reception Lead and Deputy Lead, train staff, manage day-to-day specimen reception activities and ensure accurate data entry into the LIMS, while maintaining patient

Qualifications

• Experience of electronic laboratory management systems is essential for supervisory duties.
• Strong data handling and accuracy in laboratory information management.
• Experience supervising a team in a reception/clinical laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of genomic IT systems and software.

Responsabilités

• Act as deputy lead for the GLH reception area, managing staff and processes.
• Act as Technical co-ordinator for the WGS send out service.
• Support the Lead to manage day-to-day specimen reception activities.
• Process accurate and timely data into the laboratory information system.
• Assist with service improvement and staff development for the team.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication skills

Team supervision

Training others

Attention to detail

Data processing / IT skills

Genomic IT systems

Quality management

Patient confidentiality

Formation

Biological Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent

Leadership Qualification

Professional registration with AHCS or HCPC

Outils

LIMS

Lab information management systems

Description du poste

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.
• CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
• Biological Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent
• Data processing /IT qualification or equivalent experience, Leadership Qualification
• Professional registration with either the AHCS or HCPC, or nearing completion., Experience of diagnostic laboratory sample workflows, sample preparation techniques and sample quality assurance.
• Experience of using lab information management systems.
• Experience of supervising a team.
• Experience of Genomic IT systems and software
• Practical experience of Quality Management Systems, Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS, Genetic and genomic testing nomenclature and terminology
• Knowledge of biological sample types.
• Sample processing & tracking
• The importance of patient confidentiality
• Health and safety in a laboratory
• Awareness of self and impact on others, High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively train others
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
• Able to prioritise own workload
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time, Manual dexterity, ability to work in the laboratory for prolonged periods of time, The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
• 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.
• As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.