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Genetic Technologist

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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have expertise in genomic techniques, experience in a diagnostic setting, and skills in sample processing, data analysis, and quality assurance. Leadership abilities are a plus.
  • You will assist with sample processing, data analysis, and quality assurance, while ensuring compliance with safety policies and managing specific lab techniques or areas.

Requirements

  • We are seeking an experienced genetic technologist who can demonstrate skilled use of genomic techniques to join the North Thames Rare Disease Laboratory Hub at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
  • You will contribute to the smooth running of the North Thames Rare Disease Laboratory and must be able to demonstrate a high level of skill in molecular and/or cytogenetic techniques; hands on experience in an accredited diagnostic setting will be an advantage.
  • To follow established procedures and assist in the maintenance, preparation and review of operating policies
  • Comply with health and safety policies
  • Assist in quality assurance procedures
  • Registration of samples received into the laboratory
  • Sample processing including extraction, quantitation, storage and dispatch of DNA
  • Assume responsibility for a technique/area as directed by a Senior Technologist or the Lead Technologist (e.g. CF NewBorn Screening, Sample Reception). This may involve management of a small group of staff; to include the responsibility for appraisals, acting as an appointment panel member; ensuring that appropriate training is delivered; reviewing work performance and progress; work allocation and checking
  • Analysis of data and preparation for authorisation by scientific staff.
  • Computerised data entry of patient sample and result details

Responsibilities

  • To follow established procedures and assist in the maintenance, preparation and review of operating policies
  • Comply with health and safety policies
  • Assist in quality assurance procedures
  • Registration of samples received into the laboratory
  • Sample processing including extraction, quantitation, storage and dispatch of DNA
  • Assume responsibility for a technique/area as directed by a Senior Technologist or the Lead Technologist (e.g. CF NewBorn Screening, Sample Reception). This may involve management of a small group of staff; to include the responsibility for appraisals, acting as an appointment panel member; ensuring that appropriate training is delivered; reviewing work performance and progress; work allocation and checking
  • Analysis of data and preparation for authorisation by scientific staff.
  • Computerised data entry of patient sample and result details

FAQs

What qualifications or experience are required for the Genetic Technologist position?

Applicants should have experience in genomic techniques and hands-on experience in an accredited diagnostic setting is an advantage.

What types of testing will I be involved in as a Genetic Technologist?

You will be involved in rare disease and cancer sample processing and testing, including NGS/NIPD, molecular targeted, robotic, cytogenetic tests, and whole genome sequencing.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there may be opportunities to manage a small group of staff and to be involved in training and performance reviews, contributing to your professional development.

Is there a rotation between different teams within the laboratory?

Yes, rotation between teams may be arranged depending on skills and experience.

What is the work environment like at Great Ormond Street Hospital?

GOSH fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment where all staff are valued and respected, supporting various staff networks focused on inclusion and employee well-being.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Claire Jones, Lead Genetic Technologist, at Claire.Jones@gosh.nhs.uk or by phone at 02074059200 ext. x8867.

Is there a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, GOSH is committed to fair and unbiased hiring practices and actively seeks to recruit from diverse backgrounds, including BAME, LGBT+, and disabled communities.

What are the main responsibilities of the Genetic Technologist?

Responsibilities include following established procedures, maintaining quality assurance, processing samples, analyzing data, and assisting with operational policies and management of staff in certain areas as directed.

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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. It aspires to offer outcomes for children in the top five in the world. The largest centre in the UK for children with heart or brain problems, and, with UCLH it is the largest centre in Europe for children with cancer. It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, it works in partnership with the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH), part of University College London, and together they form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK, and one of the largest in the world. The hospital at Great Ormond Street is the only exclusively specialist children's hospital in the UK. It does not have an Accident and Emergency department and largely only accepts specialist referrals from other hospitals and community services. The population of children served by the hospital is characterised by those with multiple disabilities and/or health problems and rare and congenital (present at birth) conditions.