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Main area: Assistant Genetic Technologist Grade NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Bank Holiday working on a rota)
Job ref: 349-SMH-6948398*
Site: Genomics Laboratory - St. Mary's Hospital
Town: Manchester
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Building on the NHS contribution to the 100,000 Genomes Project, the introduction of a national genomic medicine service has created 7 Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs). The North West GLH will be hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Genetic Technologist to join the North West GLH. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a laboratory environment and be part of a team delivering specialist diagnostic genomic services.
The post will operate from the Genomic Diagnostics Laboratory (GDL), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The GDL is one of the largest and most comprehensive clinical genomics labs in the UK, consisting of biochemical, cytogenetic and molecular genetics laboratories which together provide diagnostic services to a population of over 5 million people.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Genetic Technologist, you will work in the laboratory on one of our Technical Teams (Pre-analytical, Cell Culture and Karyotyping, Molecular Cytogenetics, Fragment or Sequencing/NGS) under the supervision of a Senior Genetic Technologist performing a range of protocol driven tasks.
You should ideally possess A levels in relevant subject areas or be able to demonstrate equivalent literacy and numeracy skills. Experience in a Genetics laboratory environment is desirable; alternatively a diagnostic laboratory. Computer literacy is also required. You should have good communication skills, be able to work well in a team, remain calm under pressure, and be able to take the initiative and prioritise workload.
This is a highly skilled job for which specific training will be given. You will be fully trained to carry out your duties and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.
The work requires constant attention to detail and good organisational / multi-tasking skills. You will work under supervision. Some essential tasks are repetitive and require specific unbroken time periods. You need good concentration and manual dexterity. You must be willing to be part of a flexible working rota. A flexible attitude is essential as is the ability to work to tight deadlines to meet professional reporting time guidelines.
Working for our organisation
MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* GCSE level qualifications in English, Maths & Science or equivalent experience
* A level qualifications in relevant subject(s)
* Degree in relevant subject
EXPERIENCE
* 0-no experience 1-volunteer work in NHS setting/patient or clinical care 2-University/College lab experience 3-General lab experience in previous job 4-Path lab experience
SKILLS
* Based on quality and effort of supporting information
KNOWLEDGE
* Able to demonstrate basic knowledge and awareness of NHS diagnostic Lab work
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Contact: Ryan Fisher, Senior Genetic Technologist, ryan.fisher@mft.nhs.uk
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