Genetic Technologist (Trainee until registered)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom seeks Band 5 Technical staff to join their genomic laboratory. The role involves specialist genomic processes and data analysis, requiring laboratory experience and the ability to train others. Flexibility in working hours is essential as the laboratory may expand its opening hours. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dedicated healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in wet laboratory settings.
• Ability to train others in technical processes.
• Flexibility to work varying hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist genomic processes in the laboratory.
• Conduct computer manipulation and analysis of diagnostic data.

Skills

Laboratory technical experience

Data analysis

Flexibility

Job description

About the Role

Hours are currently within our current opening hours of 8am to 6pm, however the laboratory may soon be open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and at weekends, so flexibility is desirable. Computer manipulation and analysis of data for diagnostic tests.

The Cambridge Genomic Laboratory (East GLH) is looking to recruit several Band 5 Technical staff within our wet laboratory to perform specialist genomic processes. Laboratory technical experience and training others is an essential requirement for this highly skilled role. One of the positions is for a 3 year fixed term contract and would be suitable as a secondment role.

About the Trust

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., 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.