Genetics Intern

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory (WMRGL), part of the Birmingham Women's and Children's (BWC) NHS Foundation Trust are very pleased to be able to offer this exciting opportunity to enthusiastic individuals looking to kick start their career in Healthcare Science within a specialised Genomics laboratory.

The laboratory is responsible for processing over 70,000 samples referred for genomic analysis per annum, and has consolidated a significant proportion of the wet laboratory work with our Central & South GLH consortium partners in Oxford and Wessex; processing samples for a population of approximately 12M.

Main duties of the job

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.

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

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

10 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-24-6616838-DMUT

Job locations

West Midlands Regional Genomics Laboratory, Birmingham Women's Hospital

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

At least 5 GCSEs at grade A- C or 9-4 , to include English and Maths and a science subject;

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Understanding of Health, Safety and Quality
Previous laboratory experience

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Desirable

Problem solving skills

Skills /Abilities & Attirbutes

Essential

Attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills
Interest in laboratory work
Flexible approach to work
Self-motivated and desire to develop new skills as required
Good listener
Ability to demonstrate Trust values
Ability to work under pressure and follow instructions

Professional/Mangerial/Specialist Knowledge

Essential

Basic IT skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

At least 5 GCSEs at grade A- C or 9-4 , to include English and Maths and a science subject;

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Understanding of Health, Safety and Quality
Previous laboratory experience

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Desirable

Problem solving skills

Skills /Abilities & Attirbutes

Essential

Attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills
Interest in laboratory work
Flexible approach to work
Self-motivated and desire to develop new skills as required
Good listener
Ability to demonstrate Trust values
Ability to work under pressure and follow instructions

Professional/Mangerial/Specialist Knowledge

Essential

Basic IT skills

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.