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

North Bristol NHS Trust

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Bristol Genetics Laboratory, South West Genomics Laboratory Hub ( SWGLH) Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Genetic Technologist - Band - Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Genetic Technologists (Band 5), to join our large, friendly and well-equipped laboratory, which provides a comprehensive laboratory diagnostic genetics service.

Successful applicants will be required to work as part of a team and undertake scientific and technical duties covering a wide range of analytical techniques under the supervision of senior technical and scientific staff.

Bristol Genetics Laboratory is part of theSouth West Genomic Laboratory Hub (SW GLH) which is provided by a partnership between North Bristol NHS Trust and the Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust to deliver centralised genomic analysis for patients with cancer and rare disease throughout the South West region

This may involve working in a technical team undertaking both technical and analytical tasks or within the scientific teams undertaking purely analytical tasks.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead.

We are a internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.

Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.

We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history.

If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Chepstow)

Staff

To assist in the supervision, training and teaching of trainee and other junior staff as directed by Scientific staff.
To participate in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures.

Laboratory

To provide technical support for the laboratory under the direction of senior genetic technologists and/or the Head of Section.
To perform genetic analyses on patients referred for a wide range of genetic disorders as directed by a registered clinical scientist, to enable reporting time targets to be met.
To receive and process samples submitted to the Department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
To analyse/interpret on a first line basis the results of tests for which he/she is responsible, recording results on worksheets, on result sheets in patient files, and on the laboratory database.
To carry out technical developments in conjunction with scientific staff, to introduce new techniques into the diagnostic service, so that new tests can be made available.
To provide technical support for research and development projects as required.
To generate reports for normal test results, prior to checking and authorisation by appropriate Scientific Staff.
To participate in risk management of the department including error reporting.
To participate in work rotation as required, in order to cover all disorders analysed and all techniques employed in the section.
To personally organise allocated work.
To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the section.
To accurately prepare, maintain and document 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 the equipment with which he/she is working.
To participate in internal and external quality control procedures.
To participate in quality assurance procedures, including maintenance records and corrective actions.
To participate in audit as required, relating to numbers and failure rates of tests.
Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures developed for use in the Department. Assist in the development and re