Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term (2 year) position as a Technical Training Manager for the Central & South (C&S) Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH). Working under the direction of the Senior Training Manager, the post holder will work within the Education and Training (E+T) team, and will work collaboratively to produce key deliverables of Technical Training.
The post holder will have experience of Healthcare Science education, training, & assessment within the laboratory setting. They will have a strong, working knowledge of educational theory, and have proven leadership & educational experience to contribute to the GLH E+T agenda. The Technical Training Manager will be responsible for the operational delivery and co-ordination of technical training programmes, such as Apprenticeships (Level 4 and 6) and will aid with the implementation of Genetic Technologist Training. They will further support key laboratory functions around, core training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This will include meeting the required UKAS quality standards and supporting service developments, as necessary.
The position will be based at WMRGL within Birmingham Women's Hospital. We welcome applications on a secondment basis (with current employer support) and will consider some element of remote working, though this opportunity does require a commitment to regular on-site attendance.
Main duties of the job
The Technical Training Manager will be required to strongly contribute to the key deliverables of Technologist training across all C&S laboratories.
The post holder will hold educational management responsibility for Birmingham-based staff on Apprenticeship programmes, and operational management for Technical training programmes. They will monitor performance and help develop professional knowledge, skills, and practice of all Technical staff. The post holder will be based in Birmingham but will be required to spend a proportionate amount of time supporting each of the partner laboratories.
The post-holder will be required to communicate complex technical, scientific and often sensitive information to colleagues within their department in both verbal and written forms.
The post holder should be educated to degree level or equivalent in a biological sciences subject with significant experience in a diagnostics laboratory, preferably in genetics. They must be able to prepare and produce concise communications to staff with experience of creating and giving presentations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
The post holder will be expected to manage their own workload often working to tight timescales. The post holder is required to observe and maintain a high standard of laboratory health, safety and risk procedures; and is required to work to departmental Standard Operating Procedures, and current professional standards.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (first or second class with Honours or higher degree), preferably science related.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience delivering professional training in Genetics or a related field
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in education e.g. PGCert
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of training delivery in a diagnostic laboratory setting including an understanding of Good Scientific and Laboratory Practice.
Desirable
- Experience in a clinical genetics laboratory
- Management expertise
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information in both verbal and written formats
- Developed interpersonal skills to enable adequate communication with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
- Ability to show initiative to identify and create solutions to problems and challenges.
- Ability to gather and assimilate information i.e. use of internet and relevant databases.
- Evidence of ability to supervise and manage a range of projects simultaneously
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Accurate record keeping with meticulous attention to detail. Experience of timetable planning and delivery.
- Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders from different professional backgrounds in a positive manner and towards the achievement of shared goals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (first or second class with Honours or higher degree), preferably science related.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience delivering professional training in Genetics or a related field
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in education e.g. PGCert
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of training delivery in a diagnostic laboratory setting including an understanding of Good Scientific and Laboratory Practice.
Desirable
- Experience in a clinical genetics laboratory
- Management expertise
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information in both verbal and written formats
- Developed interpersonal skills to enable adequate communication with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
- Ability to show initiative to identify and create solutions to problems and challenges.
- Ability to gather and assimilate information i.e. use of internet and relevant databases.
- Evidence of ability to supervise and manage a range of projects simultaneously
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Accurate record keeping with meticulous attention to detail. Experience of timetable planning and delivery.
- Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders from different professional backgrounds in a positive manner and towards the achievement of shared goals
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TX
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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