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Our vision for five years from now:

Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
We will contribute to system financial balance

Contact

Address: Southmead Hospital; Westbury-on-Trym; Bristol; Bristol; BS10 5NB
Contact Number: 0117 950 5050

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Ref: 339-CCS6738-LMG Vacancy ID: 8056738

Apprentice Associate Genetic Technologist - Band 3

Accepting applications until: 19-Jul-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 19-Jul-2026 23:59

Location

Gwefan: Southmead Hospital
Tref: Bristol
Cod post: BS10 5NB
Major / Minor Region: Bristol

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: 2 years (Fixed term until end of September 2028)
Oriau: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with weekends/bank holidays on a rotational basis)

Salary

Cyflog: £25,760 - £27,476 pa
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (Band 3)

Specialty

Prif leoliad: Genetics - Pathology

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1^st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.

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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

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

· Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

Person specification

Education

Meini prawf hanfodol

2 A levels or equivalent (Level 3 qualification)
Level 2 Qualification in English and Maths (e.g. GCSE)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to produce accurate meticulous work and attention to detail
Good organisational skills
Communication skills – verbal & interpersonal
IT experience and ability to use databases and computer software packages

Documents

New JD (PDF, 936.5KB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Enw: Rosalind Allen
Teitl y swydd: Technical Training Officer
Cyfeiriad ebost: [email protected]
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais: For further information please contact Rosalind Allen - [email protected] or Paula Ward - [email protected]