Genetic Technologist - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Lab at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Genetic Technologist (Band 6).
The post holder will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role.
Genetic Technologist will be responsible for:
Participate in the processing and analysis of samples.
To provide full technical support to a series of services, managing routine samples and analysis with some autonomy.
To take responsibility under the Head of Laboratory Services for staff supervision, recruitment, retention and development in service area.
To participate in the routine work of the laboratory by participation on the rotas and other similar tasks as directed by the Head of Laboratory Services.
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people.
Outstanding patient care
Brilliant place to work
Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place.
Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
To supervise and manage in all aspects and take responsibility for a technical service provided by the laboratory including all developmental aspects, liaison with clinical scientists and troubleshooting with regards to the service.
Develop and implement policies for own area of responsibility and participate in the development of policies that impact outside own services.
To oversee and deliver where required a variety of specialised techniques requiring the personal use of complex and costly equipment ( >£30K).
In partnership with the Laboratory Management and Practitioner/Technologists, to be responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of a variety of routine and non-routine specialist genetic tests.
To be personally responsible for the time management and planning of multiple tasks and activities as described in the job description and be able to respond to changing requirements, adjusting plans as required.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion - leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability - striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect - value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence - delivering a high-quality standard of care
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