Job summary
Bristol Genetics Laboratory
Genetics Internship - Band 2 - 6 months
Are you interested in gaining work experience in a Genetics Laboratory? We at Bristol Genetics Laboratory are looking to recruit a Genetics Intern for 6 months to work within our Specimen Reception team. This is an exciting time in Genetics and as part of our team you will gain valuable experience about how a diagnostic Genetics laboratory works. You will contribute to the valuable work done by the team to provide answers to some of the most difficult questions facing patients and families across the UK and beyond.
BGL is part oftheSouth 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.
Our laboratory is looking to recruit a new positive member to a welcoming team. Applicants should possess a good standard of general education (e.g., GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English), good keyboard/data entry skills and a calm, meticulous approach to work. Full support and training will be provided.
The laboratory is open between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm, including bank holidays and weekends and we offer flexible working options to support the diverse requirements of our staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of our Specimen Reception team - the first step in the sample journey through Bristol Genetics Laboratory. The role involves unpacking and sorting biological samples and entering patient data onto our laboratory computer system. It may also involve some basic laboratory-based tasks. Accurate, meticulous work and good keyboard skills are key to this role.
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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
- To participate in the receipt, recording and storage of samples.
- To maintain accurate records using both computer and paper-based systems.
- Assist in the preparation of samples for analysis.
- Input of patient data into Department IT systems.
- Perform general clerical duties, e.g., filing, photocopying etc.
- Monitor consumables and inform senior staff when stocks are low.
- Assist with the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
- To perform general laboratory duties, e.g. checking instruments and recording temperatures.
- To participate in risk management of the department including incident reporting.
- Notify senior staff of all problems encountered in the performance of duties.
- To maintain safe and efficient standards of work, following codes of practice.
- Assist in training of other support staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the receipt, recording and storage of samples.
- To maintain accurate records using both computer and paper-based systems.
- Assist in the preparation of samples for analysis.
- Input of patient data into Department IT systems.
- Perform general clerical duties, e.g., filing, photocopying etc.
- Monitor consumables and inform senior staff when stocks are low.
- Assist with the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
- To perform general laboratory duties, e.g. checking instruments and recording temperatures.
- To participate in risk management of the department including incident reporting.
- Notify senior staff of all problems encountered in the performance of duties.
- To maintain safe and efficient standards of work, following codes of practice.
- Assist in training of other support staff.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good basic education (GCSE grade C or equivalent level) (including English, maths and science)
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of laboratory work
- Previous experience of work in a Healthcare setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Computer experience/keyboard skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to produce accurate, meticulous work
- Ability to follow procedures
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Calm, conscientious approach to practical work
- Good communication skills, verbal and interpersonal
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good basic education (GCSE grade C or equivalent level) (including English, maths and science)
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of laboratory work
- Previous experience of work in a Healthcare setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Computer experience/keyboard skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to produce accurate, meticulous work
- Ability to follow procedures
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Calm, conscientious approach to practical work
- Good communication skills, verbal and interpersonal
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).
