Healthcare Science Assistant
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Job summary
The West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory in Birmingham is recruiting to a number of Healthcare Science Assistant (AfC Band 2) posts, both for current vacancies and pre-emptively for future positions that may become available; these opportunities may be either fixed term or permanent. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals committed to working in laboratory diagnostic genetics to join our dynamic team.
Healthcare Science Assistant posts provide valuable technical support within a laboratory setting.
We are looking for individuals with appropriate qualifications, previous practical laboratory experience is desirable but not essential.
The WMRGL has an excellent record as a training laboratory offering training across all levels of the healthcare science career pathway. We are very much committed to continuous development and have active seminarprogrammes available to all staff.
Full competence based training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Science Assistant (AfC Band 2) provides technical support to Genetic Technologists and Clinical Scientists by performing a range of routine laboratory tasks independently and accurately. Appointment will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
Applicants must be able to follow instructions and procedures, be careful and methodical, comfortable using a computer, enthusiastic, flexible and able to work as part of a team.
The post will be based in sample reception receiving samples and entering patient information on to our laboratory database or in our karyotyping team, preparing samples ready for chromosome analysis. An interest in genetics in a clinical laboratory environment is essential, as is working in a laboratory-based role performing genetic laboratory techniques to deliver patient care.
Informal enquiries welcome, please contact Emma Waldron on 0121 335 8036 or Emma.Waldron@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.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
284-24-6654077-DMUT
Job locations
Birmingham Womens Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Womens Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
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