Genetic Technologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as a Genetic Technologist.

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.

The post of Genetic Technologist at SDGS is to provide technical and analytical services to the department. The post holder contributes to the diagnostic service, whilst gaining experience and working towards achieving internally measured competences, targets and will be required to be (or is already) professionally registered. 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

Interviews will only be held face to face.

**Genetic Technologist will be responsible for**:

- To carry out molecular or cytogenetic techniques such as, but not limited to, PCR, Karyotyping, pyrosequencing, Arrays and sequencing and other processes according to the appropriate SOP’s, targets and timescales, under the direction of a genetic technologist band 6.
- To analyse & interpret results on a first line basis for the tests that he/she is competent in.
- To work in all areas of the genetic services offered by the department to gain broad experience.
- To organise own daily workload in collaboration with senior genetic technologists where required, and to work to appropriate timescales and targets
- To supervise a subset of Assistant Genetic Technologists in laboratory techniques.

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
- Brilliant place to work
- 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.
- To participate in internal and external quality control procedures and to abide by all codes of practice, safety regulations, protocols and operational policies of the department and the Trust.
- To participate in specific areas of research and development activity as appropriate.
- To maintain all necessary manual and computerised records of work and archiving of diagnostic materials
- To be involved in the training of genetic technologists and trainee clinical scientists in the practical skills of the service as directed by the departmental training officers
- To be able to develop, troubleshoot departmental laboratory equipment, methods and to generate appropriate SOP’s.
- To be proficient in and perform a wide range of genetics techniques.
- To take all necessary steps to achieve and maintain registration on the voluntary register for Genetic Technologists.
- To abide by all Codes of Practice, Safety Regulations, Protocols and Operational Policies of the department and the service.
- The post holder will participate in an annual Personal Development Review/ appraisal process as well as all necessary mandatory training. As part of the PDR process, the post holder's involvement and contribution to Quality Management will be reviewed along with their understanding and compliance with the current, relevant Trust objective

Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

Trust Values

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:

- Compassion - leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability - striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect - value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence - delivering a high-quality standard of care