Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen in the West Midlands Regional Genomics Laboratory (WMRGL) for two
Genetic Technologists to support the Quality Manager and laboratory Leadership
Team in the maintenance and coordination of the Quality Management System.
The post
holders will work within West Midlands Regional Genomics Laboratory (WMRGL),
part of the Medicine Directorate of Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS
Foundation Trust, based at Birmingham Women's Hospital. They will work with
staff across the department including members of Technical, Scientific and
Business Support teams.
The post
holder should be educated to degree level or equivalent in a biological
sciences subject with experience in a diagnostics laboratory, preferably in
genetics, and a keen interest in quality management, in particular experience
of working to BSI Standard ISO 15189:2012. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is
essential.
The post
holder will need to be able to analyse complex information and non-conformities
from multiple sources, and effectively communicate results of this analysis to
support maintenance and improvement of the QMS. The ability to plan over short,
medium and long-term timeframes is essential.
Main duties of the job
WMRGL
is based at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS FT
sitting within the Division of Medicine & Genetics alongside the West Midlands
Clinical Genetics Service and is the largest genomics facility
in the UK and lead provider for one of the seven Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLH)
in England, the Central and South Genomic Laboratory Hub (C&S GLH).
The
C&S GLH is hosted by Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust
(BWC) and serves 11 million people across a large geography. Working in
partnership with four major acute Trusts and their Local Genomic Laboratories
(LGLs) the GLH covers the West Midlands, Oxford and Wessex areas. The C&S
GLH is commissioned by NHS England for the provision of all genomic testing for
the geography.
WMRGL
currently performs in excess of 70,000 tests per annum and employs over 300
scientific, technical and support staff in service delivery and research. The
laboratory is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory (no. 8176).
For further information about the post please contact Carly Mogg at carly.mogg@nhs.net
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
- BSc. in a Biological Science, or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science or other appropriate Healthcare Science registration body.
- ACC/CMGS Certificate Competence in Genetic Technology; or equivalent training or MSc or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in performing genetic laboratory techniques
- Sound knowledge of quality issues
- Good understanding of Health & Safety
Desirable
- Significant experience in a genetic diagnostic laboratory at career framework level 5, or equivalent
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of cytogenetic or molecular analysis
- Knowledge of the principles of human diagnostic genetic testing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent technical and analytical skills
- Good IT skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in Quality Management and Patient Safety
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and incident management processes
- Experience with iPassport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc. in a Biological Science, or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science or other appropriate Healthcare Science registration body.
- ACC/CMGS Certificate Competence in Genetic Technology; or equivalent training or MSc or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in performing genetic laboratory techniques
- Sound knowledge of quality issues
- Good understanding of Health & Safety
Desirable
- Significant experience in a genetic diagnostic laboratory at career framework level 5, or equivalent
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of cytogenetic or molecular analysis
- Knowledge of the principles of human diagnostic genetic testing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent technical and analytical skills
- Good IT skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in Quality Management and Patient Safety
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and incident management processes
- Experience with iPassport
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Womens Hospital Nhs Trust
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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