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Assistant Genetic Technologist

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You should have relevant A levels or equivalent skills, lab experience, good communication, attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
  • You will perform technical and administrative tasks, work accurately with fine tools, collaborate with team members, and follow detailed instructions to ensure reliable lab services.

Requirements

  • You should ideally possess A levels in relevant subject areas or be able to demonstrate equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Experience in a diagnostic laboratory environment is desirable.
  • You should have good communication skills, be able to work well in a team, remain calm under pressure, and be able to prioritise the workload.
  • To have good attention to detail. Some essential tasks are repetitive and require specific unbroken work periods.
  • To be involved in the manipulation of fine tools and materials, which require a high degree of hand eye co-ordination and manual dexterity. This includes the operation of specialised laboratory equipment.
  • To work accurately, following detailed instructions and departmental procedures and codes of conduct.

Responsibilities

  • To carry out, after appropriate training, technical and administrative tasks of a section or subsection of the laboratory.
  • To have good attention to detail. Some essential tasks are repetitive and require specific unbroken work periods.
  • To collaborate with other members of section and wider department, working as a team, to achieve an effective and reliable service.
  • To be involved in the manipulation of fine tools and materials, which require a high degree of hand eye co-ordination and manual dexterity. This includes the operation of specialised laboratory equipment.
  • To work accurately, following detailed instructions and departmental procedures and codes of conduct.

FAQs

What is the role of an Assistant Genetic Technologist?

The Assistant Genetic Technologist will perform a range of protocol-driven tasks in the laboratory under the supervision of a Senior Genetic Technologist, contributing to specialist diagnostic services.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Ideally, candidates should possess A levels in relevant subject areas or demonstrate equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.

Is experience in a diagnostic laboratory environment necessary?

While experience in a diagnostic laboratory environment is desirable, it is not strictly required for applicants.

What skills are essential for this role?

Strong communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, remain calm under pressure, and prioritize workload are essential for this role.

Will there be opportunities for training?

Yes, appropriate training will be provided to carry out technical and administrative tasks in the lab.

Are there any specific tasks that this role involves?

Yes, tasks may include operating specialized laboratory equipment, manipulating fine tools and materials requiring high manual dexterity, and performing repetitive tasks that require attention to detail.

Will there be required working hours on weekends or holidays?

Yes, the role includes occasional Saturday and Bank Holiday working.

How does this role contribute to the wider organization at MFT?

The role supports MFT’s mission to deliver high-quality healthcare services to patients, contributing to collaborative working and the integration of health and social care systems.

Is MFT committed to sustainability?

Yes, MFT has embarked on a Green Plan aimed at making healthcare more sustainable as part of their organizational strategy.

Who can I contact for more information about this job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Malgorzata Murray, Technical Section Head, via email at Malgorzata.Murray@mft.nhs.uk or by phone at 0151 702 4228.

What is the MFT's approach to career development?

MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.