Job summary
Applications are invited for 2 Band 4 Healthcare Science Associate posts in the Newcastle Genetics Laboratories. The successful candidates will be motivated and reliable individuals and will join a team of around 80 Scientific and Technical staff.
The Newcastle Genetics laboratories form part of the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub. In response to NHS England's recent Strategy and Service Specification for the future of Genomics services in England, Newcastle Hospitals, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Children's Trust and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have formed the Yorkshire and North East Genomics Laboratory Hub; an exciting collaboration to provide services for Genomics across Yorkshire and Humber and the North. The combined size of our geography makes this the largest collaboration in the country with the Trusts offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
- Interview Date Tuesday 03 December 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes per a week
- Permanent & fixed term contract available
- 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.
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Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will support Clinical Scientists and Genetic Technologists in delivering genetic testing for a range of inherited and acquired conditions. The roles will involve processing of samples referred for a broad range of molecular genetic and cytogenetic tests, in addition to carrying out other routine technical duties. Excellent communication, team working and organisational skills are essential.
About us
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit:Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Processing of samples referred for a broad range of molecular genetics and cytogenetic tests guided by clearly defined policies and procedures.
- Carry out routine laboratory house-keeping roles such as equipmentmaintenance, preparation of solutions, waste disposal and sample transport
Applicants must have a Foundation degree in Healthcare Science or training and experience to the level of NVQ3 along with theoretical or practical training to diploma level. Good laboratory bench skills and experience of working in a busy laboratory are essential. Applicants should have a mature attitude and an appreciation of the importance of genetic testing to patients and their families.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Processing of samples referred for a broad range of molecular genetics and cytogenetic tests guided by clearly defined policies and procedures.
- Carry out routine laboratory house-keeping roles such as equipmentmaintenance, preparation of solutions, waste disposal and sample transport
Applicants must have a Foundation degree in Healthcare Science or training and experience to the level of NVQ3 along with theoretical or practical training to diploma level. Good laboratory bench skills and experience of working in a busy laboratory are essential. Applicants should have a mature attitude and an appreciation of the importance of genetic testing to patients and their families.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety and Manual Handling
- Basic scientific knowledge through general education
Skills
Essential
- Good laboratory bench skills
- Communication and organisational skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous laboratory experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree, or equivalent experience with training and experience to NVQ level 3 with theoretical and practical training to diploma level
Desirable
- Appropriate technical qualifications
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety and Manual Handling
- Basic scientific knowledge through general education
Skills
Essential
- Good laboratory bench skills
- Communication and organisational skills
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous laboratory experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree, or equivalent experience with training and experience to NVQ level 3 with theoretical and practical training to diploma level
Desirable
- Appropriate technical qualifications
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).
