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

North Bristol NHS Trust

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Staff To assist in the 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 the technical or scientific leads.

To perform basic genetic analyses under supervision on patients referred for a range of genetic disorders as directed, 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 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 perform automated and manual techniques on diagnostic test samples in acccordance with Departmental Standard Operating Procedures including quality assurance To provide technical support for research and development projects as required.

To generate internal reports for basic 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 a range of disorders and all techniques employed in the department.

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 review of these as required.

To abide by all Codes of Practice, Safety Regulations, statutory requirements and operational policies of the department and the service.

To perform other duties as appropriate to the grade and as requested by senior scientific staff Communication To communicate with other members of the technical team to provide effective cover for work.

IM&T To assist, as is necessary, in recording and maintaining all necessary manual and computerised records of the Department To use automated analysis equipment and software packages Professional To participate in continued professional development, by attending in-house or external training sessions as appropriate, and maintaining personal training records as required.

To participate in any national technical training initiatives as appropriate.