Job summary
The Cambridge Genomics Laboratory (Lead laboratory for the East GLH) is pleased to be recruiting a Senior Genetic Technologist - Training Officer within the Technical Team / wet lab.
You will be reporting to the Technical Training Manager, and working together with the other Technical Managers and Team Leads to ensure Training & Competency compliance within the wet lab.
Other responsibilities include:
Performing & troubleshooting highly specialist Genomic assays or sample preparation.
Line managing a team of technical staff.
Technical experience, at a band 5 or above, within a UKAS accredited clinical diagnostic laboratory is essential.
Professional registration (IBMS/HCPC/AHCS) and experience mentoring staff is highly desirable.
The Laboratory is part of the East NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub. This is one of seven Genomic Hubs established to provide the National Genomic Medicine Service for NHS England, led by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and working with Nottingham University Hospital and University Hospital Leicester. Currently working hours are between the laboratory opening hours of 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday, however these may change to be 8am-8pm Monday - Friday and some Weekend working so flexibility is desirable.
Main duties of the job
1. Act as the accountable Lead for technical training and competency compliance in the laboratory.2. Line managing a group of staff within the technical team, including any placement students.3. Manages and coordinates technical training and competency tracking, together with the Technical Training Manager and other Technical Team Leads.4. Works with the Technical Training Manager to advise on staff development opportunities and source funding.5. Mentors and supports staff undergoing registration portfolios.6. Computer manipulation and analysis of data for diagnostic tests.7. Testing cultured cells and DNA/RNA samples using a wide range of specialist genetic techniques and equipment, ensuring timely delivery of results.8. Maintains or works towards attaining AHCS or HCPC registration.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training Officer duties will include supervision and mentoring of trainee staff. You will be an important part of the management team for technical staff and resources.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th October 2024
Interviews should be held week commencing 14th October 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training Officer duties will include supervision and mentoring of trainee staff. You will be an important part of the management team for technical staff and resources.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th October 2024
Interviews should be held week commencing 14th October 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
- Ability to effectively train others
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills at all levels
- Interpretation and analytical skills
- Demonstrable mentoring skills
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
Desirable
- Manual dexterity, ability to work in the laboratory for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour in a safe and kind way
- Change management
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Leadership
- Strives for excellence
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands
- Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken
- Awareness of self and impact on others
Desirable
- Audit process
- Root cause analysis
- Incident investigation
Experience
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of 1. FISH and 2. Pyro or molecular 3. other work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to the post
- Experience of managing or supervising a team
- Experience of Genomic IT systems and software
- Practical experience of QMS
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
- Project management
- Recruitment and selection procedures
- Staff appraisal and development
- Experience of performing Risk Assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- Biological Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent
- Professional registration with either the AHCS or HCPC, or nearing completion
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Postgraduate qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
- Ability to effectively train others
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills at all levels
- Interpretation and analytical skills
- Demonstrable mentoring skills
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
Desirable
- Manual dexterity, ability to work in the laboratory for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour in a safe and kind way
- Change management
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Leadership
- Strives for excellence
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands
- Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken
- Awareness of self and impact on others
Desirable
- Audit process
- Root cause analysis
- Incident investigation
Experience
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience of 1. FISH and 2. Pyro or molecular 3. other work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to the post
- Experience of managing or supervising a team
- Experience of Genomic IT systems and software
- Practical experience of QMS
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
- Project management
- Recruitment and selection procedures
- Staff appraisal and development
- Experience of performing Risk Assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- Biological Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent
- Professional registration with either the AHCS or HCPC, or nearing completion
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Postgraduate qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).