Genetic Technologist- Quality

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Labat Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Genetic Technologist (Band 6).


The post holder will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. They will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Genetic Technologist will be responsible for:


Participate in the processing and analysis of samples.


To provide full technical support to a series of services, managing routine samples and analysis with some autonomy.


To participate in the routine work of the laboratory by participation on the rotas and other similar tasks as directed by the Head of Laboratory Services.


To provide an efficient, cost effective and high quality service to expected turnaround times.
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.


We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision to create a healthier future for children and young people.


Outstanding patient care
Leader in children's health

Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.


We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Develop and implement policies for own area of responsibility and participate in the development of policies that impact outside own services.
To demonstrate and apply a good understanding of the scientific and technical principles involved in the delivery of the service including troubleshooting.
In partnership with the Laboratory Management and Practitioner/Technologists, to be responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and appropriateness of a variety of routine and non-routine specialist genetic tests.
To be personally responsible for the time management and planning of multiple tasks and activities as described in the job description and be able to respond to changing requirements, adjusting plans as required.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Gilbert7@nhs.net


We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Gilbert7@nhs.net


The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:


Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care

Qualifications and Training
Graduate in relevant good (2.2 or above) honours degree in science or additional postgraduate qualification if not a science degree.
Relevant post graduate or masters qualification


A number of years' experience of laboratory work (post-graduate and/or industrial).
Experience of service planning, development and delivery

Broad practical and theoretical knowledge of Human Genetics with several areas of highly specialist skills and detailed knowledge.
Knowledge of Health and Safety, quality management and UKAS requirements in a laboratory environment.
Have line managed staff or managed Projects
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Children's Hospital


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