Technical Team Manager

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Technical Team Manager for the North West Genomic Medicine Service to lead and develop a specialised genomics laboratory team at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester. The role supports a 6-day delivery model and involves coordinating technical workflows and training within a dynamic, nationally recognised service.

The successful candidate will have genetic technologist registration (or eligibility), strong leadership, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Degree in a Biological Discipline.
• Register or be eligible for registration as a Genetic Technologist.
• Competency-based training in genetics.
• Experience delivering training within a genetics laboratory.
• Ability to manage teams of staff and deliver national programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a technical section comprising one or more teams.
• Plan and supervise training and staff development.
• Manage workforce and technical workflows within the section.
• Engage with local, national and international colleagues for collaboration.
• Support the Whole Genome Sequencing project and related initiatives.

Skills

IT literate

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation

Priority management

Teamwork

Adaptable to change

Education

Biological degree

Genetic Technologist registration

Competency-based training

Team management

Genetics training

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Technical Team Manager

The closing date is 09 November 2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Technologist Team Manager to join the North West Genomic Medicine Service (NW GMS) at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) and be part of one of the largest Acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff.

This is a permanent position based at the NW GMS Genomics Laboratory on the Manchester site at St Mary's Hospital. The NW GMS is a highly regarded, UKAS accredited, NHS clinical service provider of Genomics to a population of 7.2 million people in the North West of England as well as a wide range of national and international specialist referrals. The NW GMS is currently undergoing a significant transformational change program and is in the process of implementing a Whole Genome Sequencing service as well as multiple ancillary projects to support the national genomics service reorganisation.

We are looking for individuals with an enthusiastic and flexible attitude who can lead, manage and develop a specialised section comprising one or more technical teams. You will have highly specialised knowledge of genomic techniques and will ideally be registered as a Genetic Technologist with the Academy for Healthcare Science. You should also have good communication and organisational skills and be able to work to deadlines.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for all workforce and technical workflows within a technical section. You will be responsible for planning and supervision of training and be an integral part of the management team for technical staff and resources. The successful applicants will work and interact with a variety of personnel at all levels, locally, nationally and internationally. At a crucial time of change and development in our technical teams this is an exciting opportunity for experienced team leaders to develop as managers and upskill their team to produce high quality data from the key techniques used in a genomics laboratory.

The NW GMS operates a 6 day delivery model and therefore new applicants should be aware that any future postholder will be required to work a pattern to support this. This involves occasional Saturday and Bank Holiday working (Maximum frequency is 1 in 8).

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

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Person Specification

Education and Training

• Degree in a Biological Discipline
• The postholder will be required to meet registration or regulatory requirements, for example voluntary registration as a Genetic Technologist
• The postholder will have successfully completed a recognised competencybased training programme.
• They will have demonstrated ability to manage teams of staff in a genetics laboratory.
• They will have had responsibility for delivery of training of national programmes.
• Higher Degree or other formal qualification in Genetics

Knowledge and Skills

• Able and willing to adapt to changes in working practices
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Self motivated
• Able to recognise and manage priorities
• IT literate
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Highly developed physical skills requiring a high degree of precision and high levels of hand-eye co-ordination for the manipulation of fine tools or materials
• Specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through in depth experience
• A broad knowledge and understanding of methods and technologies employed in clinical genetic laboratories

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Genomic Laboratory, North West Genomic Medicine Service

St Mary's Hospital, MFT NHS Trust, Oxford Road

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-SHCG-8366890-RL4

Job locations

Genomic Laboratory, North West Genomic Medicine Service

St Mary's Hospital, MFT NHS Trust, Oxford Road