Job summary
Bristol Genetics Laboratory (BGL) - South West Genomic laboratory Hub (SWGLH) Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Healthcare Scientist (Band 6) - Permanent: Due expanding demand for diagnostic genomics testing
Applications are invited from motivated and enthusiastic individuals with relevant qualifications and laboratory experience. Training will be provided where required, however applicants must be eligible for registration in the future following training though the AHCS certificate of attainment.
With a scientific and technical staff of over 100, the BGL site of the SWGLH is housed in new state of the art Pathology laboratories in North Bristol NHS Trust. BGL is a fully integrated Genomics Laboratory providing comprehensive Cancer and Rare Inherited Disease Genomic testing to the South West with extensive specialist services attracting a large number of national/international referrals. BGL has a strong R&D programme and also benefits from co-location with the University of Bristol Learning and Research Centre in the Trust Science Quarter.
BGL is fully committed to the provision of high quality training at all levels, through MSC STP and Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST), and ACS certificate of attainment academic partnerships
Full time 37.5 hours per week full-time over seven days of the week. Part time and job share considered. There are excellent opportunities for progression for qualified and motivated applicants.
Main duties of the job
To apply scientific and clinical skills within aspects of a section of a laboratory or designated work area delivering to nationally accepted standards with appropriate technical support the genetics service provided by the Bristol Genetics Laboratory.
The post holder will be expected to work on a rotational basis in any section of the genetics laboratory undertaking genomic tests, analysing genomic data and preparing patient reports. The role will also involve clinical liaison and aspects of research and development, quality management and quality improvement
Further detail is available in the person specification; however applicants will be expected to demonstrate:
- A good first degree in Genetics or Biological Science. Higher qualification desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of a wide range of laboratory genetics techniques and their clinical application and interpretation
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team to deliver high quality diagnostic services to clinical timelines
- Preparing for or eligible for HCPC registration including eligibility for training through the ACS certificate of attainment.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are a internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Chepstow)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide scientific and technical support for the laboratory under the direction of the Head of Section
- To implement laboratory procedures for sample receipt, processing, IQC, analysis, checking, interpretation, preparation of reports (both standard and complex) and reporting of results.
- In partnership with others, to be responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of a variety of routine and non-routine genetic tests.
- To correctly interpret and explain results with advice on further action for patient or family members, including calculation of risk and use of appropriate literature and online resources and databases as appropriate, within relevant professional guidelines and subject to supervision from senior staff.
- Authorisation of simple administrative reports such as DNA banking/export.
- To communicate scientific data at local, national and International meetings and in the literature under the direction of senior staff.
- To provide advice to other staff and to clinicians and other health care professionals on the tests and test result interpretation in appropriate cases (routine/complex) and offer clinical advice on sample requirements, interpretation of test results.
Liaise with other laboratories over investigations relating to a particular person or family
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide scientific and technical support for the laboratory under the direction of the Head of Section
- To implement laboratory procedures for sample receipt, processing, IQC, analysis, checking, interpretation, preparation of reports (both standard and complex) and reporting of results.
- In partnership with others, to be responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of a variety of routine and non-routine genetic tests.
- To correctly interpret and explain results with advice on further action for patient or family members, including calculation of risk and use of appropriate literature and online resources and databases as appropriate, within relevant professional guidelines and subject to supervision from senior staff.
- Authorisation of simple administrative reports such as DNA banking/export.
- To communicate scientific data at local, national and International meetings and in the literature under the direction of senior staff.
- To provide advice to other staff and to clinicians and other health care professionals on the tests and test result interpretation in appropriate cases (routine/complex) and offer clinical advice on sample requirements, interpretation of test results.
Liaise with other laboratories over investigations relating to a particular person or family
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- elegible for registration with HCPC
- higher degree in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience of genetics laboratory tecniques and application
Desirable
- experience of in training and supervision
- experience of research and development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a diagnostic hospital laboratory setting
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of a HCS and the training schemes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- elegible for registration with HCPC
- higher degree in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience of genetics laboratory tecniques and application
Desirable
- experience of in training and supervision
- experience of research and development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a diagnostic hospital laboratory setting
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of a HCS and the training schemes
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).
