Job summary
Applications are invited for 3 Band 5 Genetic Technologist posts in the Newcastle Genetics Laboratory.
Applicants should have a degree in a relevant biological or biomedical subject, or equivalent laboratory experience. Applicants should have a mature attitude and an appreciation of the importance of genetic testing to patients and their families.
The successful applicants will support Clinical Scientists and Genetic Technologists in delivering genetic testing for a range of inherited and acquired conditions.
The Newcastle Genetics Laboratory forms part of the Northeast and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub, alongside our partners in Leeds and Sheffield.
- Interview Date: 18 July 2023
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
We provide testing for a wide variety of inherited and acquired conditions for a local population of over three million people, as well as services provided for the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub. In addition we provide specialised services to patients throughout the UK and internationally. The Newcastle Genetics laboratory is housed in purpose built accommodation at the Institute of Genetic Medicine close to Newcastle city centre, and has a close association with the high profile academic groups working in the Institute of Genetic Medicine research laboratories.
The successful candidates will be a motivated and reliable individual and will join a team of around 90 Scientific and Technical staff.
They will work within the technical team to deliver the laboratory testing for a wide range of genetic conditions, and will be required to liaise closely with the clinical scientist team.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
Rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have a degree in a relevant biological or biomedical subject, or equivalent laboratory experience. Applicants should have a mature attitude and an appreciation of the importance of genetic testing to patients and their families.
The role involves processing of samples referred for a broad range of molecular genetics and cytogenetic tests in addition to carrying out other routine technical duties. Good communication, team working, and organisational skills are essential.
The laboratory has a close association with the Clinical Genetics and Muscle Immunoanalytical sections of the department, and also with the high-profile academic groups working in the Institute of Genetic Medicine Research Laboratories.
Job Purpose
- Acceptance and logging of samples into the laboratory, and extraction of DNA from those samples according to well defined protocols.
- Carrying out straightforward genetic laboratory tests guided by clearly defined policies and procedures under the supervision of a clinical scientist. Reporting of laboratory results to the supervising scientist.
- Carrying out routine housekeeping duties within the genetics laboratory under the direction of the senior technician.
- Limited responsibility for an additional component of the genetics service such as the operation of a specific item of equipment or a specific complex housekeeping task.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have a degree in a relevant biological or biomedical subject, or equivalent laboratory experience. Applicants should have a mature attitude and an appreciation of the importance of genetic testing to patients and their families.
The role involves processing of samples referred for a broad range of molecular genetics and cytogenetic tests in addition to carrying out other routine technical duties. Good communication, team working, and organisational skills are essential.
The laboratory has a close association with the Clinical Genetics and Muscle Immunoanalytical sections of the department, and also with the high-profile academic groups working in the Institute of Genetic Medicine Research Laboratories.
Job Purpose
- Acceptance and logging of samples into the laboratory, and extraction of DNA from those samples according to well defined protocols.
- Carrying out straightforward genetic laboratory tests guided by clearly defined policies and procedures under the supervision of a clinical scientist. Reporting of laboratory results to the supervising scientist.
- Carrying out routine housekeeping duties within the genetics laboratory under the direction of the senior technician.
- Limited responsibility for an additional component of the genetics service such as the operation of a specific item of equipment or a specific complex housekeeping task.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic theoretical knowledge of human genetics
- Knowledge of inheritance patterns
Desirable
- Previous research or clinical laboratory experience.
Skills
Essential
- Basic computer and keyboard skills
- Communication and organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in a biological science subject or Training and experience at GT level to degree level equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic theoretical knowledge of human genetics
- Knowledge of inheritance patterns
Desirable
- Previous research or clinical laboratory experience.
Skills
Essential
- Basic computer and keyboard skills
- Communication and organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in a biological science subject or Training and experience at GT level to degree level equivalent
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).
