Band 4 Genetic Technologist

Applicants should have good interpersonal and computing skills, be capable of working under pressure to tight deadlines, and be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. They should have good organisational skills, be able to work methodically with great attention to detail and have a strong interest in driving and improving the quality of diagnostic services. Applicants will be expected to take part in various quality management tasks.
To be responsible to Senior Genetic Technologists and Clinical Scientists.
To perform the role following documented laboratory
To collaborate with all other members of staff
To deal with telephone enquiries
To maintain accurate section records
To participate in an annual appraisal
To participate in clinical audit projects
To be involved in the evaluation of new/replacement equipment
To follow procedures documented in the laboratory’s written SOPs
To be involved in training new members of technical staff and students
To work with the team to ensure achievement and adherence to the standards required of ISO15189:2012 accreditation
To receive and book-in a range of pathological specimens
Extraction of DNA and RNA from a range of sample types
Preparation of DNA and RNA for a range of testing procedures.
Maintenance and management of a blood and DNA bank
Performing a range of molecular techniques both manually and using automated technology including validation of the outcome of the reaction.
PCR and Sanger sequencing
To identify why techniques relating to the processing of specimens are not working optimally
To prepare and measure out reagents and media
To inform of any incidents and errors
To participate in out of hours cover as required
To follow a technical training programme for this grade
To attend any training days or courses considered appropriate to the position
The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals are part of Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, with the Heart and Lung Clinical Care Group forming the largest heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We are a partnership of specialist hospitals which are known throughout the world for our expertise, standard of care and research success. The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory is also part of the NHSE South East Genomic Laboratory hub and is one of four cardiac and one of three respiratory laboratories, delivering the specialist testing nationally.
The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory in the Royal Brompton has generated deep expertise in cardiovascular (CV) and respiratory genetics through a large programme of work over the last 7 years and has established infrastructure, expertise and variant repositories on site. The CGGL has developed sophisticated bioinformatic tools and pipelines for the analysis and reporting of different types of sequence data and is actively involved in research to develop new technologies. The diagnostic service collaborates closely with the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI), Imperial College London.
**Organisational Values**:
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.
To undertake the technical duties of Genetic Technologist to support the scientific teams in the provision of an effective and high-quality genetics diagnostic service to patients. To undertake basic laboratory housekeeping tasks and some administration tasks where necessary.
To maintain a high level of accuracy and reliability in defined routine, preparative, processing, analytical and associated procedures, following documented laboratory protocols. Specific duties will depend on the area in which the post holder is working. To train other staff in tasks where necessary.
To collaborate with other members of the laboratory and department in all matters necessary to achieve the maximum efficiency of the service.