Senior Genetic Technologist - Bristol, United Kingdom - North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS Trust

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Bristol, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Staff Manages team of staff, including participation in recruitment, allocation and quality checking of work, performance issues, personal development, and training.

The postholder will be responsible for his/her own work and the day-to-day supervision of other technical staff, under the overall direction of senior staff.

To prepare and monitor staffing rotas as required, to be able to respond to changing circumstances and ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the service under the overall direction of section heads.

Laboratory To provide and supervise technical support for the laboratory including arranging cover for staff absence.

To perform specialist genetic analyses to the highest possible standards, and to present the results to appropriate scientists for checking, interpretation, and reporting.

To participate in risk management of the department including reporting of adverse incidents. To organise personal workload and to supervise the work of other technical staff. To prepare and maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.

To ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables within own working area. To be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.

To ensure smooth running of the techniques within area of responsibility and to use specialist technical skills and expertise in diagnostic laboratory genetics to take appropriate steps and trouble shoot as required to maintain and improve quality.

To participate in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality manual.

To assist in research and development projects as required. Communication Communicate with laboratory staff within the department and Pathology at North Bristol Trust and other laboratories as required. Liaise with scientific staff regarding technical matters appropriateness of tests, results and further tests required.

To be point of contact for company representatives and liaise with other technical sections for the purposes of procurement, resourcing and control of consumables and equipment.

To take all necessary steps to achieve and maintain enrolment on the as a Genetics Technologist with the Academy of Healthcare Science or other approved regulatory body.

Equipment In conjunction with senior staff to contribute to the validation, procurement and introduction of new equipment/technologies.