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Associate Genetic Technologist

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

25d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need extensive lab experience, ideally in diagnostics, attention to detail, teamwork skills, manual dexterity, and flexibility for occasional weekend work.
  • You will perform lab tasks with attention to detail, work as a team, manipulate fine tools, supervise staff, and ensure safe operation of complex equipment while following detailed procedures.

Requirements

  • This is a permanent position based at the NHS North West Genomics Laboratory Hub (NW GLH)- Liverpool site, Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
  • The successful candidate would have extensive and proven laboratory experience, with experience in diagnostic genetic laboratory work desirable.
  • Full training will be provided.
  • A flexible attitude is essential, as is the ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • This role includes occasional Saturday and Bank Holiday working.
  • 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.
  • To work accurately, following detailed instructions and departmental procedures and codes of conduct.
  • To supervise less experienced staff in own area of work when required.
  • To be responsible for safe operation and maintenance of highly complex equipment.

Responsibilities

  • To carry out, after appropriate 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.
  • To work accurately, following detailed instructions and departmental procedures and codes of conduct.
  • To supervise less experienced staff in own area of work when required.
  • To be responsible for safe operation and maintenance of highly complex equipment.

FAQs

What is the location of the Associate Genetic Technologist position?

The position is based at the NHS North West Genomics Laboratory Hub (NW GLH) at the Liverpool Women's Hospital in Liverpool.

Is this a permanent position?

Yes, this is a permanent position.

Do I need prior experience in genetic laboratory work?

While extensive and proven laboratory experience is desired, prior experience in diagnostic genetic laboratory work is not mandatory as full training will be provided.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role includes occasional Saturday and Bank Holiday working, and flexibility is essential to meet tight deadlines.

Are there opportunities for career advancement?

Yes, MFT promotes equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent.

Will I be working with a team?

Yes, you will collaborate with other members of your section and the wider department as part of a team to achieve an effective and reliable service.

Is specialized equipment used in this role?

Yes, you will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of highly complex equipment.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

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

What type of work will I be doing?

You will be involved in performing laboratory processes, administrative tasks, and supervising less experienced staff when required.

Is attention to detail important in this role?

Yes, good attention to detail is essential, as some tasks are repetitive and require specific unbroken work periods.

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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.