Senior Genetic Technologist - Band 6

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a leading healthcare trust for a Senior Genetic Technologist. This role involves managing laboratory operations and implementing new services in a well-equipped environment. The successful candidate will supervise staff, maintain equipment, and ensure high-quality standards in genetic analyses. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional healthcare and making a significant impact in the field of genetics. If you're passionate about advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-site Childcare

NHS Pension Scheme

Physical and Psychological Support

Financial Support Services

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in NHS diagnostic genetics laboratory.
• Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage technical functions within the department.
• Perform genetic analyses and validate test results.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Supervision and Training

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Quality Assurance

Education

Degree in Biological Science

Accredited Voluntary Register Enrollment

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Specialist Analysis Software

Online Procurement Systems

Job description

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Job Overview

Bristol Genetics Laboratory, South West Genomics Laboratory Hub ( SWGLH) Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Senior Genetic Technologist - Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Genetic Technologist (band 6) at Bristol Genetics Laboratory (BGL). The successful candidate will join the team leading one of our technology based sections, responsible for efficient operations as well as the implementation of new services and improvements.

BGL is part of the South West Genomic Laboratory Hub (SW GLH) which is provided by a partnership between North Bristol NHS Trust and the Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust to deliver centralised genomic analysis for patients with cancer and rare disease throughout the South West region.

The successful candidates will be expected to work 37½ hours per week full-time, or part time hours as arranged, including participation in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas within the hours of 07:00 - 20:00.

This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Main duties of the job

We are a large, well-equipped laboratory with an extensive repertoire of tests. The successful candidate will participate in the supervision and day to day management of technical functions within the department. This will include staff supervision and training, equipment maintenance, procurement and asset management and technology evaluation/development. The successful candidate will work under the overall supervision of senior technical staff although a considerable degree of personal autonomy and responsibility is expected.

Applicants will be expected to hold a biological/biomedical science degree and have evidence of extensive experience of laboratory work in a diagnostic genetics laboratory, encompassing a wide range of practical laboratory techniques. They should be enrolled on or eligible for enrolment on to the accredited voluntary register for Genetic Technologists, an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or equivalent. Experience of training and supervision of other staff is essential, as are excellent IT and communication skills.

The specific duties and area of work will be agreed with the successful candidates on appointment.

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Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare trusts in the South West of England. We provide hospital and community healthcare to people living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

NBT CARES. It’s a very simple statement; one which epitomises how everybody across our organisation goes the extra mile to ensure our patients get the best possible care.

Caring – because it underpins everything we do for our patients and the way we care for one another.

Ambitious – because it signals that we always want to improve what we do on behalf of our patients and one another

Respectful – because every individual has an important role to play

Supportive – because we’re a team and deliver together

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Staff benefits include access to on-site, tax-free childcare through the Childcare Salary Sacrifice Scheme, an excellent package of pension benefits through the NHS Pension Scheme and teams dedicated to providing our staff with physical, psychological and financial support. For our complete list of staff benefits please visit our website.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

6.1 Staff

The postholder will be responsible for his/her own work and that of other technical staff, under the overall direction of senior staff

To participate in the supervision, training and teaching of genetic technologists.

To assist with the training of Clinical scientists as appropriate.

To prepare and monitor staffing rotas as required, under the overall direction of section heads.

To participate in staff appraisal and PDP according to Trust policies and procedures

To participate in staff recruitment

6.2 Laboratory

To provide and supervise technical support for the laboratory including arranging cover for staff absence.

To receive and process samples submitted to the Department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.

To perform genetic analyses, and to present the results to appropriate scientists for checking, interpretation and reporting.

To technically validate test results and prepare reports for final authorisation by senior staff.

To participate in record keeping processes, both electronic and paper based and to assist with retrieval and presentation of data as required, including using databases and spreadsheets

To participate in risk management of the department including reporting of adverse incidents.

To rotate through all sections of the laboratory as required.

To organise personal workload and to supervise the work of other technical staff

To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out.

To prepare and maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.

To ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables within own working area.

To be responsible for the evaluation, day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.

To ensure smooth running of the techniques within area of responsibility and take appropriate steps and trouble shoot as required to maintain and improve quality

To participate in internal and external quality control procedures

To participate in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality procedures.

To participate in audit as required.

To assist in research and development projects as required.

Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures developed for use in the Department. Participate in the development and review of these as required.

To participate in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures.

To be responsible for the stock control and ordering of reagents and consumables as appropriate.

6.3 Communication

Communicate with a range of people including laboratory staff of all grades/roles - within the department and pathology at North Bristol Trust and other laboratories – suppliers, sales representatives and engineers as required.

Liaise with scientific staff regarding technical matters appropriateness of tests, results and further tests required.

To be point of contact for company representatives

To promote effective team working

Involvement in challenging technical conversations with support from senior staff

6.4 IM +T

To be competent in using the department computer system

To be competent in use of common IT packages

To be competent in the use of specialist analysis software

To be competent in the use of online procurement systems e.g. EROS

6.5 Professional

To undertake, and maintain adequate records of, personal CPD

To take all necessary measures to acquire, improve and apply skills and expertise necessary to perform the duties of the job to a high level of quality, reliability and efficiency. This will include participation courses and further training as required or directed

To take all necessary steps to achieve and maintain enrolment on the accredited voluntary register of Genetics Technologists (or equivalent registration scheme e.g., IBMS)

6.6 Equipment

• In conjunction with senior staff contribute to the validation, procurement and introduction of new equipment/technologies.
• Be responsible for/to delegate as appropriate the management, maintenance and procurement of all laboratory equipment and documentation associated with this including:
• Organising and maintaining equipment logs
• Organising decontamination logs and ensuring their completion
• Organising timely and appropriate external repair and maintenance (e.g. via the manufacturer)
• Undertaking timely and appropriate internal repair and maintenance (e.g. via the works department or Clinical Engineering) and ensuring appropriate stocking of parts for this
• Devising safe and efficient systems of work with equipment
• Assisting with the negotiation of appropriate maintenance contracts
• Assisting with the evaluation of specifications and tenders for new equipment
  
  

6.7 Special Duties and Responsibilities

Duties

The post holder will act as technical lead for a specified area of work under the overall direction of the technical leads. Duties will include:

• Management of technical workload, including priority setting and staff management
• Management of equipment, consumables and technical procedures including troubleshooting, liaising with the technical lead as required.
• BGL Staff and visitor technical training as required.
• Development of automation and new procedures as required.
  
  

The post holder may be required to rotate to lead other technical sections within BGL following appropriate training and experience.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in biological science or equivalent
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Enrolled on or eligible for enrolment on to accredited voluntary Genetic Technologists register, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or equivalent
  
  

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of extensive experience of laboratory work in an NHS diagnostic genetics laboratory, encompassing a range of practical laboratory techniques and experience with relevant automated equipment.
• Experience of training technical and/or other staff
• Experience of managing technical and/or other staff
• Experience of managing reagent and consumables supplies to appropriate levels and within financial control
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to evaluate, use, maintain and troubleshoot specialist laboratory equipment in use in the department.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues pertinent to laboratory work.
• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of software and web-based applications.
• Excellent technical skills covering a wide range of laboratory procedures currently in use in the department.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance relevant to a diagnostic Genetics laboratory.
• Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies.
  
  

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

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