Genetic Technologist - Band 5

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

Genetic Technologist - Band 5 - Permanent

Full time or Part time hours (22.5 hours per week) available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Genetic Technologists (Band 5), to join our large, friendly and well-equipped laboratory, which provides a comprehensive laboratory diagnostic genetics service.

Successful applicants will be required to work as part of a team and undertake scientific and technical duties covering a wide range of analytical techniques under the supervision of senior technical and scientific staff.

Bristol Genetics Laboratory is part of theSouth 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 candidate will be expected to work 37½ hours per week full-time or 22.5 hours part-time (or other hours as arranged) between 08:00 – 18:00 either Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday including participation in out of hours working on weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Exact working pattern will be confirmed on offer of employment.

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.

Successful applicants will be required to work as part of a team and undertake scientific and technical duties covering a wide range of analytical techniques under the supervision of senior scientific and technical staff. This may involve working in a technical team undertaking both technical and analytical tasks or within the scientific teams undertaking purely analytical tasks.

The candidate may assist in providing technical support in order to introduce new developments in disease diagnosis, under supervision from technical and scientific staff.

The candidate will also undertake clerical and administrative duties as required to support the service.

Applicants will be expected to possess a degree in a relevant science-based subject including experience of laboratory work. Registration as a Genetic Technologist or equivalent is desirable and successful applicants will be expected to work towards registration. BGL is committed to the provision of high quality staff training at all levels.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are a internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

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.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Chepstow)

Staff

• To assist in the supervision, training and teaching of trainee and other junior staff as directed by Scientific staff.
• To participate in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures.

Laboratory

• To provide technical support for the laboratory under the direction of senior genetic technologists and/or the Head of Section.
• To perform genetic analyses on patients referred for a wide range of genetic disorders as directed by a registered clinical scientist, to enable reporting time targets to be met.
• To receive and process samples submitted to the Department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
• To analyse/interpret on a first line basis the results of tests for which he/she is responsible, recording results on worksheets, on result sheets in patient files, and on the laboratory database.
• To carry out technical developments in conjunction with scientific staff, to introduce new techniques into the diagnostic service, so that new tests can be made available.
• To provide technical support for research and development projects as required.
• To generate reports for normal test results, prior to checking and authorisation by appropriate Scientific Staff.
• To participate in risk management of the department including error reporting.
• To participate in work rotation as required, in order to cover all disorders analysed and all techniques employed in the section.
• To personally organise allocated work.
• To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the section.
• To accurately prepare, maintain and document adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
• To ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables within own working area.
• To be responsible for the day to day maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment with which he/she is working.
• To participate in internal and external quality control procedures.
• To participate in quality assurance procedures, including maintenance records and corrective actions.
• To participate in audit as required, relating to numbers and failure rates of tests.
• Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures developed for use in the Department. Assist in the development and review of these as required.
• To abide by all Codes of Practice, Safety Regulations, statutory requirements and operational policies of the department and the service.
• To perform other duties as appropriate to the grade and as requested by senior scientific staff

Communication

• To communicate with clinicians, laboratory staff and nursing staff from North Bristol Trust and other NHS organisations regarding samples required and repertoire of tests available.
• To communicate with other members of the technical team to provide effective cover for work.

IM&T

• To assist, as is necessary, in recording and maintaining all necessary manual and computerised records of the Department
• To use automated analysis equipment and software packages

Professional

• To participate in continued professional development, by attending in-house or external training sessions as appropriate, and maintaining personal training records as required.
• To participate in any national technical training initiatives as appropriate.
• To take all necessary steps to achieve and maintain Registration on the voluntary register and on Health Professions register for genetics technologists when available