Assistant Genetic Technologist

8 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol NHS Trust Full time

Staff To assist in the technical training of trainee staff as directed by training officers. To participate in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures. Laboratory To provide technical support for the genetics laboratory under the direction of the Head of Section. To perform routine genetic analyses on patients referred for a range of genetic disorders, as directed by a registered Clinical Scientist, to enable reporting time targets to be met.

To receive and process samples submitted to the Department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols. To analyse/interpret on a first line basis the results of tests for which he/she is responsible, recording results on worksheets, on result sheets in patient files, and on the laboratory database. To generate reports for normal test results for a specified range of disorders, in addition to samples that are sent for banking or forwarding to other laboratories, prior to checking and authorising by appropriate Scientific staff. To participate in risk management of the department including error reporting.

To participate in work rotation in appropriate areas of the dept as required, for specified disorders/tests. To personally organise allocated work. To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the section. To accurately prepare, maintain and document adequate supplies of reagents, consumables and plasticware.

To ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment within own working area. To prepare, extract, and store DNA and RNA from blood or other tissues, including prenatal diagnosis to ensure that high quality material is available for diagnostic analysis. To maintain high level of skill using needles, scalpels etc., with potential risk of exposure to sharps injury. To participate in specimen reception/booking in and sample send away duties, including assisting with associated administrative and clerical duties in the laboratory.

To be responsible for the day to day maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment with which he/she is working. To participate in internal and external quality control procedures. To participate in quality assurance procedures, as appropriate. To participate in audit as required, relating to numbers and failure rates of tests.

To work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures developed for use in the Department, and assist in the review of these as required. To abide by all Codes of Practice, Safety Regulations, statutory requirements and operational policies of the department and the service. Communication To answer telephone enquiries, liaising with senior staff as appropriate To communicate with other members of the technical team to provide effective cover for work. IM&T To be competent in using the department computer system.

Professional To attend in-house training sessions as appropriate, and to maintain personal training records as required. To participate in any national technical training initiatives as appropriate

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