Job summary
Senior Genetic Technologist - Team Lead - Band 7 - Permanent
Are you an experienced Senior Genetic Technologist who is looking for the next step in your career?
Bristol Genetics Laboratory (BGL) are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated team leader to join our Senior Genetic Technologist team. You will lead our Next-Generation Sequencing service, headed by Senior Genetic Technologists, and be responsible for efficient running of our services including equipment procurement, resource management, service development/improvement and staff supervision and recruitment.
BGL is part of the South West Genomic Laboratory Hub (SW GLH) which delivers centralised genomic testing for patients with cancer and rare disease throughout the South West region. We are a large, well equipped, and friendly lab that values the experience new team members can bring to the role.
You will be an AHCS registered Genetic Technologist (or equivalent) and have a second class honours degree and/or higher degree in a relevant scientific subject alongside extensive experience in a diagnostic Genetics laboratory.
Our laboratory works 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Saturday and successful candidates will be expected to work 37.5 hours a week full time and participate in our rotas for Saturdays and Bank holidays.
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Main duties of the job
As a crucial member of the Senior Technical and Departmental leadership teams you will:
- Undertake technical and scientific duties required to support provision of an effective and high-quality Genetics laboratory service to patients, in accordance with National and professional standards.
- Contribute to the management, supervision and training of staff including planning, allocation and quality checking of work
- Act as technical lead for their area of service with responsibilities for management of technical staff and workload including rotas and absence cover.
- Be responsible for the day to day workflow management and maintenance for their area of service
- Introduce, validate and maintain new technological developments
- Proactively make service improvement suggestions
- Find new ways of working, streamlined pathways increasing through put, reducing costs, and reducing turnaround times.
- Staff are expected to be flexible and to work in any area of the department as required subject to training and service need
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare trusts in the South West of England. We provide hospital and community healthcare to people living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
NBTCARES. It's a very simple statement; one which epitomises how everybody across our organisation goes the extra mile to ensure our patients get the best possible care.
Caring - because it underpins everything we do for our patients and the way we care for one another.
Ambitious - because it signals that we always want to improve what we do on behalf of our patients and one another
Respectful - because every individual has an important role to play
Supportive - because we're a team and deliver together
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.
Staff benefits include access to on-site, tax-free childcare through the Childcare Salary Sacrifice Scheme, an excellent package of pension benefits through the NHS Pension Scheme and teams dedicated to providing our staff with physical, psychological and financial support. For our complete list of staff benefits please visitour website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff
Manages team of staff, including participation in recruitment, allocation and quality checking of work, performance issues, personal development, and training.
The postholder will be responsible for his/her own work and the day-to-day supervision of other technical staff, under the overall direction of senior staff.
To prepare and monitor staffing rotas as required, to be able to respond to changing circumstances and ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the service under the overall direction of section heads.
Laboratory
To provide and supervise technical support for the laboratory including arranging cover for staff absence.
To perform specialist genetic analyses to the highest possible standards, and to present the results to appropriate scientists for checking, interpretation, and reporting.
To participate in risk management of the department including reporting of adverse incidents.
To organise personal workload and to supervise the work of other technical staff.
To prepare and maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
To ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables within own working area.
To be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.
To ensure smooth running of the techniques within area of responsibility and to use specialist technical skills and expertise in diagnostic laboratory genetics to take appropriate steps and trouble shoot as required to maintain and improve quality.
To participate in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality manual.
To assist in research and development projects as required.
Communication
Communicate with laboratory staff within the department and Pathology at North Bristol Trust and other laboratories as required.
Liaise with scientific staff regarding technical matters appropriateness of tests, results and further tests required.
To be point of contact for company representatives and liaise with other technical sections for the purposes of procurement, resourcing and control of consumables and equipment.
To promote effective team working.
Member of departmental Senior Leadership Team
IM +T
To be competent in using the department LIMS system
To be competent in use of common IT packages
To be competent in the use of specialist analysis software
To be competent in the use of online procurement systems e.g. EROS
Professional
To undertake, and maintain adequate records of personal CPD
To take all necessary measures to acquire, improve and apply skills and expertise necessary to perform the duties of the job to a high level of quality, reliability, and efficiency. This will include participation in courses and further training as required or directed.
To take all necessary steps to achieve and maintain enrolment on the as a Genetics Technologist with the Academy of Healthcare Science or other approved regulatory body.
Equipment
In conjunction with senior staff to contribute to the validation, procurement and introduction of new equipment/technologies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff
Manages team of staff, including participation in recruitment, allocation and quality checking of work, performance issues, personal development, and training.
The postholder will be responsible for his/her own work and the day-to-day supervision of other technical staff, under the overall direction of senior staff.
To prepare and monitor staffing rotas as required, to be able to respond to changing circumstances and ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the service under the overall direction of section heads.
Laboratory
To provide and supervise technical support for the laboratory including arranging cover for staff absence.
To perform specialist genetic analyses to the highest possible standards, and to present the results to appropriate scientists for checking, interpretation, and reporting.
To participate in risk management of the department including reporting of adverse incidents.
To organise personal workload and to supervise the work of other technical staff.
To prepare and maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
To ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables within own working area.
To be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.
To ensure smooth running of the techniques within area of responsibility and to use specialist technical skills and expertise in diagnostic laboratory genetics to take appropriate steps and trouble shoot as required to maintain and improve quality.
To participate in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality manual.
To assist in research and development projects as required.
Communication
Communicate with laboratory staff within the department and Pathology at North Bristol Trust and other laboratories as required.
Liaise with scientific staff regarding technical matters appropriateness of tests, results and further tests required.
To be point of contact for company representatives and liaise with other technical sections for the purposes of procurement, resourcing and control of consumables and equipment.
To promote effective team working.
Member of departmental Senior Leadership Team
IM +T
To be competent in using the department LIMS system
To be competent in use of common IT packages
To be competent in the use of specialist analysis software
To be competent in the use of online procurement systems e.g. EROS
Professional
To undertake, and maintain adequate records of personal CPD
To take all necessary measures to acquire, improve and apply skills and expertise necessary to perform the duties of the job to a high level of quality, reliability, and efficiency. This will include participation in courses and further training as required or directed.
To take all necessary steps to achieve and maintain enrolment on the as a Genetics Technologist with the Academy of Healthcare Science or other approved regulatory body.
Equipment
In conjunction with senior staff to contribute to the validation, procurement and introduction of new equipment/technologies.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in biological science or equivalent
- Registered with or enrolled on an appropriate registration/regulatory body, e.g. Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or HCPC
Desirable
- Management knowledge acquired through training to master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
Work Experience:
Essential
- Previous experience of work in the NHS
- Evidence of extensive experience of laboratory work in genetics encompassing a range of practical laboratory techniques and experience with relevant automated equipment
- Experience of training technical and/or other staff
- Experience of supervising technical and/or other staff
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent IT skills including knowledge of software and web-based applications
- Ability to initiate Quality Improvement and evaluate outcomes
- Ability to use and maintain specialist laboratory equipment
- Able to lead the development and implementation of new innovative methods/ technologies from inception to completion with the development of SOP/ policies to maintain implementation
- Knowledge of Trust and laboratory polices, codes of practice and professional guidelines
- Ability to manage reagent and consumables supplies to appropriate levels and within financial control
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Able to demonstrate initiative and leadership
- Able to communicate within complex and variable networks
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in biological science or equivalent
- Registered with or enrolled on an appropriate registration/regulatory body, e.g. Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or HCPC
Desirable
- Management knowledge acquired through training to master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
Work Experience:
Essential
- Previous experience of work in the NHS
- Evidence of extensive experience of laboratory work in genetics encompassing a range of practical laboratory techniques and experience with relevant automated equipment
- Experience of training technical and/or other staff
- Experience of supervising technical and/or other staff
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent IT skills including knowledge of software and web-based applications
- Ability to initiate Quality Improvement and evaluate outcomes
- Ability to use and maintain specialist laboratory equipment
- Able to lead the development and implementation of new innovative methods/ technologies from inception to completion with the development of SOP/ policies to maintain implementation
- Knowledge of Trust and laboratory polices, codes of practice and professional guidelines
- Ability to manage reagent and consumables supplies to appropriate levels and within financial control
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Able to demonstrate initiative and leadership
- Able to communicate within complex and variable networks
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).
