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.

This vacancy may close early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Thursday 26 Dec 2024

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