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

North Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust
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Bristol, United Kingdom

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

Senior Genetic Technologist - Band - 1 Year Fixed Term

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Senior Genetic Technologist (band 6) at Bristol Genetics Laboratory (BGL).

BGL 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.


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 an 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)

6.1 Staff

The postholder will be responsible for his/her own work and that of other technical staff, under the overall direction of senior staff

To participate in the supervision, training and teaching of genetic technologists.

To assist with the training of Clinical scientists as appropriate.

To prepare and monitor staffing rotas as required, under the overall direction of section heads.

To participate in staff appraisal and PDP according to Trust policies and procedures

To participate in staff recruitment

6.2 Laboratory

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

To receive and process samples submitted to the Department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.

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

To technically validate test results and prepare reports for final authorisation by senior staff.

To participate in record keeping processes, both electronic and paper based and to assist with retrieval and presentation of data as required, including using databases and spreadsheets

To participate in risk management of the department including reporting of adverse incidents.

To rotate through all sections of the laboratory as required.

To organise personal workload and to supervise the work of other technical staff

To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out.

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 evaluation, day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.

To ensure smooth running of the techniques within area of responsibility and take appropriate steps and trouble shoot as required to maintain and improve quality

To participate in internal and external quality control procedures

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

To participate in audit as required.

To assist in research and development projects as required.

Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures developed for use in the Department. Participate in the development and review of these as required.

To participate in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures.

To be responsible for the stock control and ordering of reagents and consumables as appropriate.

6.3 Communication


Communicate with a range of people including laboratory staff of all grades/roles - within the department and pathology at North Bristol Trust and other laboratories - suppliers, sales representatives and engineers 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

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