Assistant Genetic Technologist

The North West Genomic Laboratory Hub (NWGLH) has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Assistant Genetic Technologist. Please note that this post will be based at the Liverpool site of the NWGLH (Liverpool Women’s Hospital). The NWGLH is a high regarded, UKAS accredited NHS clinical service provider of genomics to a population of 7.2 million people in the northwest 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 genomics diagnostic services. As an apprentice you will be working towards achieving the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to fulfil the role of an Assistant Genetic Technologist. This level 4 apprenticeship will last approximately 24 months and will provide opportunity to get hands on laboratory work experience, whilst studying for a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science. This role provides a foundation on which you can progress into and pursue a successful career within diagnostic genomics. You will need to possess a minimum Level 2 (GCSE) in Maths and English. Science -based qualifications and/or A-level qualifications would be desirable. Applicants who do not have a science-based degree are also welcome to apply.
To carry out, after appropriate training, technical and administrative tasks of a section or subsection of the laboratory.
To have good attention to details. Some essential tasks are repetitive and require specific unbroken work periods.
To collaborate with other members of the 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 department procedures and codes of conduct.
To attend and participate in academic studies as prescribed by the learning provider.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & 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 Electronic Patient Record system which 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 Green Plan which sets 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.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the ‘NHS England’ website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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