Senior Genetic Technologist Band 6

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Genetic Technologist to join the team at the West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory. The department is located at the Birmingham Womens Hospital and is the lead laboratory in the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub, the largest in the seven national GLHs, performing in excess of 80000 test per annum. The department performs a wide range of genomic testing using a large variety of testing methodologies in order to fulfill the requirements of the National Genomic Test Directory.

Reporting directly to the Technical Programme Managers, the successful candidates will join a large technical management team and be responsible for managing a specified sub-section(s) of the laboratory, as appropriate to their expertise and experience.

The role demands a high level of organisation in order to successfully manage the operational delivery of the technical workload. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a flexible approach to work who are committed to a leadership role and a career in laboratory diagnostic genetics.

We invite applications from individuals who are registered as a Genetic Technologist with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or equivalent. However, we may also consider applications from individuals who are not yet registered but who are actively preparing for or have completed an application to the AHCS.

Main duties of the job

A Senior Genetic Technologist will be required to undertake technical, managerial and analytical duties to enable them to manage a specified sub-section(s) of the laboratory. This will involve line management, supervision and training of all staff within the specified sub-section, and management of all necessary resources for efficient day to day running of the area. They will be required to effectively communicate with members of the scientific and technical teams to ensure that the processes are performed within national guidelines and to expected turnaround times. They will take responsibility for their own section of work but will also effectively collaborate with the wider technical teams to achieve an effective, efficient, high quality testing service.

Successful candidates will require detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of technical laboratory workflows, quality, equipment maintenance and compliance with laboratory accreditation standards BSI Standard ISO15189:2012. They must demonstrate evidence of working with a focus on excellence, as well as displaying a high level of technical skill and the ability to lead and motivate a team. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to facilitate continuous development and improvements required to deliver a sustainable Genomics testing service. A sound knowledge of health and safety, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult and challenging situations will be an advantage.

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.

Date posted

17 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

C9284-23-7092-DMRG

Job locations

Birmingham Womens Hospital Nhs Trust

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG

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.

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

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in a Biological Science or equivalent experience
Working towards completion of Registration within an agreed and reasonable time following appointment
Active participation in CPD
Evidence of personal development

Desirable

Registered with the AHCS or appropriate healthcare scientist scheme
ACC/CMGS Certificate Competence in Genetic Technology; or equivalent training

Experience

Essential

Significant experience at career framework 5 or equivalent
Excellent knowledge of quality systems
Experience of troubleshooting
Ability to contribute to development and evaluation of services.

Desirable

Experience of report writing

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Good attention to detail
Excellent organisational and supervisory skills in particular ability to lead a technical team(s)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to write clearly and concisely
Interest in genetics in a clinical environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in a Biological Science or equivalent experience
Working towards completion of Registration within an agreed and reasonable time following appointment
Active participation in CPD
Evidence of personal development

Desirable

Registered with the AHCS or appropriate healthcare scientist scheme
ACC/CMGS Certificate Competence in Genetic Technology; or equivalent training

Experience

Essential

Significant experience at career framework 5 or equivalent
Excellent knowledge of quality systems
Experience of troubleshooting
Ability to contribute to development and evaluation of services.

Desirable

Experience of report writing

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Good attention to detail
Excellent organisational and supervisory skills in particular ability to lead a technical team(s)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to write clearly and concisely
Interest in genetics in a clinical environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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