NHS

Assistant Genetic Technologist


Pay24,625.00 - 25,674.00 / year
LocationLiverpool/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9349-25-1234?language=en&page=141&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are seeking enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to fulfil the role of an Assistant Genetic Technologist. This is a permanent position based at the NHS North West Genomics Laboratory Hub (NWGLH), Liverpool Women's Hospital. The NWGLH is one of 7 GLHs created as part of a national re-organisation to provide a genomic medicine service. It is a highly regarded, UKAS accredited, NHS clinical service provider of Genomics to a population of 7.2 million people in the North west of England, as well as a wide range of national and international specialist referrals.

      This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to work in an advanced laboratory environment and be part of a team delivering specialist diagnostic services.As an Assistant Genetic Technologist, you will work in the laboratory on one of our Technical Teams under the supervision of a Senior Genetic Technologist performing a range of protocol driven tasks.You should ideally possess A levels in relevant subject areas or be able to demonstrate equivalent literacy and numeracy skills. Experience in a diagnostic laboratory environment is desirable. You should have good communication skills, be able to work well in a team, remain calm under pressure, and be able to prioritise the workload.

      This role includes occasional Saturday and Bank Holiday working.

      Please note: This vacancy may close early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

      Main duties of the job

      To carry out, after appropriate training, technical and administrative tasks of a section or subsection of the laboratory.

      To have good attention to detail. Some essential tasks are repetitive and require specific unbroken work periods.

      To collaborate with other members of section and wider department, working as a team, to achieve an effective and reliable service.

      To be involved in the manipulation of fine tools and materials, which require a high degree of hand eye co-ordination and manual dexterity. This includes the operation of specialised laboratory equipment.

      To work accurately, following detailed instructions and departmental procedures and codes of conduct.

      About us

      MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

      Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

      We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.

      We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

      At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

      Date posted

      15 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      349-SMH-7116806*

      Job locations

      Liverpool Women's Hospital

      Crown Street

      Liverpool

      L8 7SS


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

      Diversity Matters

      MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

      Were looking forward to hearing from you!

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

      Diversity Matters

      MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

      Were looking forward to hearing from you!

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE level qualifications in English, Maths & Science or equivalent experience

      Desirable

      • A level qualifications in relevant subject(s)

      Knowledge & Experience

      Essential

      • Able to demonstrate basic knowledge and awareness of NHS/similar healthcare setting diagnostic work

      Desirable

      • Previous lab experience.

      Skills

      Essential

      • Able to work accurately and follow detailed instructions
      • Able and willing to adapt to changes in working practices
      • Able to work as a member of a team
      • Able to motivate self
      • Able to recognise and manage priorities
      • Able to use the computer to enter and retrieve patient information
      • Able to communicate effectively verbally
      • Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE level or equivalent experience

      Other

      Essential

      • Able to undertake lone working
      • Available to participate in the laboratory rota for weekend and Bank Holiday work
      • Flexible attitude
      • Diplomatic and co-operative
      • Recognise and adhere to limits of own responsibility
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE level qualifications in English, Maths & Science or equivalent experience

      Desirable

      • A level qualifications in relevant subject(s)

      Knowledge & Experience

      Essential

      • Able to demonstrate basic knowledge and awareness of NHS/similar healthcare setting diagnostic work

      Desirable

      • Previous lab experience.

      Skills

      Essential

      • Able to work accurately and follow detailed instructions
      • Able and willing to adapt to changes in working practices
      • Able to work as a member of a team
      • Able to motivate self
      • Able to recognise and manage priorities
      • Able to use the computer to enter and retrieve patient information
      • Able to communicate effectively verbally
      • Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE level or equivalent experience

      Other

      Essential

      • Able to undertake lone working
      • Available to participate in the laboratory rota for weekend and Bank Holiday work
      • Flexible attitude
      • Diplomatic and co-operative
      • Recognise and adhere to limits of own responsibility

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Liverpool Women's Hospital

      Crown Street

      Liverpool

      L8 7SS


      Employer's website

      https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Liverpool Women's Hospital

      Crown Street

      Liverpool

      L8 7SS


      Employer's website

      https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.