Job summary
The West Midlands
Regional Genetics Laboratory (WMRGL) in Birmingham is now recruiting to our 6
month Internship Programme.
This is a paid
opportunity to work within our lab, and is open to anyone with an interest in
Laboratory Genetics. You will be part of the specimen reception team. This
opportunity will give you an introduction to life in the lab and will provide
you with invaluable work experience in the hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
To be eligible for this Internship you must:
Be over the age of 18
Have Maths, English and Science at GCSE level, or equivalent
Be free from any full-time study or employment from your start date and for the following 6 months
The closing date for applications will be 19th May 2023
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description
and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications,
skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward,
so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the
attached job description and person specification to view the full details for
this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description
and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications,
skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward,
so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education; at least 5 GCSEs at grade A- C or 9-4 , to include English and Maths and a science subject;
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Understanding of Health, Safety and Quality
- Previous laboratory experience
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Interest in laboratory work
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure and follow instructions
- Good listener
- Self-motivated and desire to develop new skills as required
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values
Person Specification
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education; at least 5 GCSEs at grade A- C or 9-4 , to include English and Maths and a science subject;
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Understanding of Health, Safety and Quality
- Previous laboratory experience
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Interest in laboratory work
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure and follow instructions
- Good listener
- Self-motivated and desire to develop new skills as required
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Womens Hospital Nhs Trust
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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