Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Cambridge Genomics Laboratory (Lead laboratory for the East GLH) is pleased to be recruiting a Technical Programme Manager to lead and operationally manage the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) section of Technical Laboratory. Extensive hands-on experience of genomic sequencing, library preparation and quality control is essential. Use of automation equipment, and operational management of a busy diagnostic service is highly desirable.
You will be reporting to the Head of Technical Programme and working together with the other Technical Managers and Team Leads to ensure the processes and assays within the wet lab are running smoothly as well as ensuring our UKAS accreditation is maintained. You will be managing a team of Senior Genetic Technologists and maintaining specialist skills in Genomic Testing, in order to troubleshoot and improve sequencing workflows in the laboratory.
The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester. Currently working hours are between the laboratory opening hours of 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday, however these may change to be 8am-8pm Monday - Friday and some Weekend working so flexibility is desirable.
Main duties of the job
* Shared responsibility for the operational aspects of the Genomic Technical Laboratory (wet lab), to ensure an efficient and timely delivered quality service whilst being responsible for specific technical sections/functions.
* To participate in the organisation and supervision of all staff and their well-being within the genomic technical laboratory.
* To deputise for the Head of Technical Programme as required.
* To practice as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or AHCS Registered Genetic Technologist in all technical aspects of a routine clinical laboratory.
Job responsibilities
You will have extensive experience working in a Diagnostic Genomics Laboratory, with in-depth knowledge of the area to be managed including sample processing and assays used for genomic diagnosis of rare diseases and cancer, cancer prognosis, monitoring or Pharmacogenomics. You must be a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or Genetic Technologist with the Academy for Healthcare Science (or at least actively working towards).
As the lead laboratory of the East Genomic Laboratory Hub, the Cambridge Laboratory has a critical role in the delivery of genomic services to a population of over 8 million people. You will be joining a dynamic, growing establishment that is developing its staff in a vibrant atmosphere where you will be able to make a real difference to patients who are benefitting from the latest genomic testing technology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* AHCS Registration as a Genetic Technologist or HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
* BSc Biomedical Science Degree or Human Genetics Degree or similar.
* Postgraduate degree in biomedical science/genomics or similar, or similar experience.
Knowledge
* Broad knowledge of a wide range of procedures and practices in genomic testing.
* Understands NHS laboratory quality requirements, Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 15189:2012.
* Understand the role of genomics in a clinical setting and the impact of the National Genomic Test Directory.
* Knowledge of EPIC and SHIRE LIMS.
* Knowledge of Q-Pulse and QSIS QMS.
* Knowledge of MAPS and Oracle support software.
Experience
* Considerable experience in all areas of genomic testing techniques.
* Experience of training Genetic Technologists and Support Workers.
* Has previously lead a technical laboratory section and is thus capable of making decisions to ensure sample workflow.
* Experience of recruitment and selection procedures.
* Experience of change management.
* Experience of reagent management.
* Experience of working in the NHS.
* Participating in quality audits.
* Project management (introduction of new technologies or assays).
Skills
* Excellent communication, I.T. and written skills, Demonstrable interpersonal skills.
* Can work as part of a team.
* High degree of manual dexterity to perform standard and complex laboratory techniques.
* Ability to organise and supervise staff including allocation of work to meet needs of the service; Ability to build, motivate and lead a team effectively.
* Organisational skills including time management skills and able to work under pressure.
* Optimising protocols to achieve turnaround times efficiently and consistently.
* Credible and effective leadership qualities.
* Remains calm under pressure.
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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.
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