Healthcare Science Practnr (Genetic Technologist)

NHS Jobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting for a Healthcare Science Associate in Genomics at St James’s University Hospital. This permanent Band 5 role is 37.5 hours per week, full time, based in the genomics central laboratory.

The post requires experience in diagnostic techniques such as cell culture, FISH, DNA extraction, NGS and PCR, with registration with AHCS/HCPC preferred or in progress. The team works across NEY region and supports out-of-hours rotas.

Qualifications

• Broad range of diagnostic techniques including cell culture, FISH, DNA extraction, NGS and PCR.
• Competencies in basic and complex techniques used in a genetics laboratory.
• Willing to work out-of-hours rotas including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment completing work to tight deadlines.
• Maintain high accuracy and reliability in routine and preparative procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across NEY region in genomics laboratory.

Skills

Cell culture

FISH

DNA extraction

NGS

PCR

Education

AHCS/HCPC registration underway

Job description

Healthcare Science Practnr (Genetic Technologist)

Permanent PositionGenomicsBand 5, 37.5hours per week, full timeThe successful candidate will need to work in a fast-paced environment, completing work at short notice and delivering the tight deadlines. This role requires excellent communication skills, good manual dexterity and a high level of attention to detail. By working to strict deadlines within established systems and procedures, the successful applicant will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, technical and analytical skill and flexibility. The post holder should have the ability to use their initiative and be able to work independently and as part of a team.The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week full-time and contribute to out-of-hours rotas including weekends and bank holidays as required.

Main duties of the job

Join us to make a meaningful difference to patients lives.If your passion is science and you want to be at the forefront of improving outcomes for patients, then theres no better place to be.We are currently recruiting for dedicated individuals to join our growing team in thegenomics central laboratory at St Jamess University Hospital, as a Healthcare Science Associate.Working closely with colleagues at Leeds and across the wider North East and Yorkshire(NEY) region, applicants should have experience of:A broad range of diagnostic techniques, including cell culture, FISH, DNA extraction, Next generation sequencing (NGS) and PCRHave attained competencies in a range of basic and complex techniques used in a genetics laboratory.Be able to maintain a high level of accuracy and reliability in defined routine, preparative and associated procedures.Be able to show some level of knowledge of analytical and interpretation techniques.Ideally applicants will have previous experience in a diagnostic laboratory and have completed or be working towards registration with the AHCS or HCPC.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Robyn Clough Position: Senior Genetic Technologist Email: [e-mail]

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Robyn Clough Position: Senior Genetic Technologist Email: [e-mail]

Job Summary

Permanent Position

Genomics

Band 5, 37.5hours per week, full time

Join us to make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives.

If your passion is science and you want to be at the forefront of improving outcomes for patients, then there’s no better place to be.

We are currently recruiting for dedicated individuals to join our growing team in the

genomics central laboratory at St James’s University Hospital, as a Healthcare Science Associate.

Working closely with colleagues at Leeds and across the wider North East and Yorkshire

(NEY) region, applicants should have experience of:

• A broad range of diagnostic techniques, including cell culture, FISH, DNA extraction, Next generation sequencing (NGS) and PCR
• Have attained competencies in a range of basic and complex techniques used in a genetics laboratory.
• Be able to maintain a high level of accuracy and reliability in defined routine, preparative and associated procedures.
• Be able to show some level of knowledge of analytical and interpretation techniques.
• Ideally applicants will have previous experience in a diagnostic laboratory and have completed or be working towards registration with the AHCS or HCPC.

The successful candidate will need to work in a fast-paced environment, completing work at short notice and delivering the tight deadlines. This role requires excellent communication skills, good manual dexterity and a high level of attention to detail. By working to strict deadlines within established systems and procedures, the successful applicant will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, technical and analytical skill and flexibility. The post holder should have the ability to use their initiative and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week full-time and contribute to out-of-hour’s rotas including weekends and bank holidays as required.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.