Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting the
laboratory service manager in all aspects of laboratory activity related to
technical work and staffing
The post holder will work closely
with the Quality Manager in maintaining and developing all aspects of service
quality.
To manage an assured wet lab
service delivering pre-processing of samples from receipt through to DNA and
RNA extraction, cell culturing to agreed quality standards and highly
specialised, new and novel downstream testing.
To manage a highly specialised
technical service delivering a group of services to the research and
diagnostic community.
To manage and supervise and train
staff within the group on a day-to-day basis.
To take responsibility under
guidance from the laboratory services manager for all day to day and week to
week delivery of the diagnostic services.
To provide a proportion of
technical training, support, cover and documentation within the department
and externally.
The
reconfiguration of Genetic Laboratory service provision in England is
supporting the creation of a world class resource in the use of genomics and
genetic technologies within the NHS. It is based around the consolidation of
services in to a network of Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs) to create a
genomic laboratory service infrastructure for the NHS in England.
NEY
GLH comprises of a partnership arrangement between several organisations
(Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Sheffield Childrens Hospital FT, Newcastle
Upon Tyne Hospitals FT and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals FT).
Key responsibilities of NEY GLH:
o Consolidate services to deliver
significant efficiencies
o Operate within a national testing
network
o Operate a coherent informatics
infrastructure
o Sample collection, processing and
logistics
o Technical and analytical platforms
o Bioinformatics, annotation and
validation
o Clinical interpretation, reporting
and returning of results
o Quality management and assurance of
both processes and data
o Plan & develop workforce for now
and the future
o Organisational governance and
partnership arrangements
o Promotion of research and innovation
NEY GLH will work across defined
geographies to:
o Work with other GLHs to form a
national network of genomic laboratories providing a coordinated national
genomic laboratory service, which will be part of the planned NHS Genomic
Medicine Service.
o Participate in regular meetings
convened by NHS Englands Genomic Unit as part of the national network.
o Deliver genomic testing, as outlined
in the National Genomic Test Directory.
o Provide the genomic testing service
for national specialist testing within prescribed GLHs of the national
network, and will work with the relevant clinicians and genomic MDTs.
o Be responsible for establishing and
maintaining local networks of any subcontracted laboratories and designated
providers for cancer genomic testing providing a coordinated and
comprehensive service to deliver standardised outcomes, ongoing consolidation,
quality improvement, and adoption of new technologies under a suitable
operating infrastructure and partnership agreement.
o Consolidate the existing specialist
genetic laboratories into state of the art, high throughput, high quality and
standardised laboratories through the delivery of the majority of genomic
tests running through a single laboratory based in Leeds.
o Operate enhanced working practices
to ensure genomic testing services are available to support the delivery of
seven day services, and ensure that genomic technology platforms are fully
optimised.
o Be responsible for ensuring quality
and the ongoing review of opportunities to further consolidate networked
services, based on technological advances, the changing evidence base for
genomic testing and the National Test Directory.
o Be accountable to NHS Englands
Genomics Unit within an agreed governance and operational framework that will
oversee the test repertoire, co-ordinate the provision new national
specialised testing services, monitor performance and finance.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible
for all day-to-day aspects of management of technical staff within the
laboratory and will play an active role in recruitment of such staff.
To gain new knowledge through
experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes.
To keep up to date with new
technologies within the field of Genomic medicine and participate in the
research and development of new services and process changes to aid in the
continued development of the Genetics service both within the central lab,
the wider GLH and NHSE.
To be a leading member of a team
providing an assured clinical technical service provided by the laboratory
including developmental aspects, liaison with internal and external
staff and troubleshooting with regards
to the service.
To work independently when and as
required by the service and follow departmental SOPs and policies, using
experience and training to make assessments and judgements regarding the
investigations and test results, based on current practice, national and local
guidelines, patient specific details and laboratory findings.
To be able to focus for lengths of
time on one project or analysis but also be able to work flexibly and be
available to answer urgent queries as needed.
The post holder will coordinate
Quality management, Health and Safety and Training and Development duties
within the technical lab including organisation and implementation of a
technical audit calendar and policies and proposes and assesses impact of changes
to practices for the wet lab in accordance with best practice guidelines and
accreditation.
Responsible for ensuring the
maintenance and proper use of laboratory equipment.
Responsible for reviewing and
updating relevant SOPs and other laboratory documentation.
Develop and implement policies for
own area of responsibility and work with other teams to ensure they do not
impact negatively on other areas and participate in the development of
policies that impact on own area of responsibility.
To demonstrate and apply a high
level of understanding and expertise of the scientific and technical
principles involved in the delivery of the service which includes analysis,
interpretation of results and resolving complex quality issues.
To have a high level of
understanding of the processes within the technical laboratory and be able to
use their understanding and experience to effectively and efficiently
diagnose and resolve problems.
To supervise the management of all
diagnostic samples within the laboratory, including the processing of
biological samples.
To oversee and deliver a variety of
highly specialised techniques involving the use of complex and costly
equipment and reagents (>£30K).
In partnership with the Laboratory
Management and Practitioner/Technologists, to be responsible for the
accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of a variety of routine and
non-routine specialist genetic tests.
To organise and manage a variety of
highly specialised technical processes including the WGS service and the
sending of samples both routine and urgent to areas both within the GLH and
external agencies and providing accurate advise and support in the delivery
of these services.
In consultation with the laboratory services manager, to liaise
with other laboratory departments in relation to delivery of services at a
local and regional level to ensure that the service is maintained and developed
appropriately.
To be confident and proficient to
be able to exchange specialist information with colleagues at a regional and
national level and also from other disciplines.
To ensure that any problems or
issues that arise are rapidly identified and dealt with or reported to the
laboratory service manager if they cannot be overcome immediately.
Analysis and interpretation of
patient samples to produce Genetic test results. The post holder will
undertake diagnostic testing and ensure that the results of such testing are
provided in a timely and effective manner.
The post holder will participate in
an annual Personal Development Review process as well as all necessary
mandatory training.
Together with the Laboratory
Management team, to have responsibility for research, development and
validation of new methods and technology important for the service.
To participate in internal and
external quality control procedures and to abide by all Codes of Practice,
Safety Regulations, Protocols and Operational Policies of the department and
the service at a level in excess of that required by UKAS.
Liaising with external agencies
such as equipment manufacturers and engineers, suppliers of consumables.
Meeting commercial representatives
and developing good working relationships with these representatives for the
ongoing development of the wet of the wet lab services and research goals.
Managerial
In
consultation with the Laboratory services manager
The post holder will provide
day-to-day line management of senior technical staff within the Laboratory,
and be able to deal with staff compassionately. This will include
participation in recruitment and selection, sickness absence, grievance,
disciplinary, appraisal and managing poor performance as required.
To deputise for the Laboratory
services manager in matters relating to wet laboratory services as required.
To supervise and manage the wet
laboratory service to agreed standards, providing appropriate advice and
support to the Scientists and Practitioners/Technologists where needed.
