Genetic Technologist

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to fulfil the role of a Genetic Technologist. This is a permanent position based at the North West Genomics Laboratory Hub (NWGLH)- Liverpool site, Liverpool Women’s Hospital. The NWGLH is one of 7 GLHs recently created as part of a re-organisation to provide a national genomic medicine service. It is a highly regarded, UKAS accredited, NHS clinical service provider of Genomics to a population of 7.2 million people in the North west of England, as well as a wide range of national and international specialist referrals. The NWGLH is currently undergoing a significant transformational change program to support the national genomics service organisation.

Full training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be expected to work towards Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Accredited Voluntary Registration via the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). You should have good communication skills, be able to work well in a team, remain calm under pressure, and be able to prioritise workload. The work requires attention to detail and good organisational / multi-tasking skills. The post will involve working within a technical team carrying out laboratory processes as well as some administrative work. A flexible attitude is essential, as is the ability to work to tight deadlines. 

Occasional Saturday and Bank Holiday working

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To carry out technical, analytical and administrative tasks of a section or subsection of the laboratory.

To perform specialist genetic analysis on patient samples referred for a wide range of genetic disorders as determined by the laboratory rotation system.

To work independently and accurately, following detailed instructions and departmental procedures and codes of conduct.

To communicate and work effectively as a team to identify and resolve technical difficulties.

To be responsible for organisation of own workload, including recognising and managing urgent work.

To have good attention to detail. Some essential tasks are repetitive and require specific unbroken work periods.

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.

Training of less experienced staff where applicable.

Working for our organisation

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.