We are seeking an HCPC registered Biomedical/Clinical Scientist (AfC Band 6) or a Healthcare Scientist (HEO).

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE QUALITY TEAM & LOCAL MANAGEMENT, TO:

Maintain a high standard of work, and appraise and contribute to developing services so that they are safe, effective and economical and follow best practice
Work towards ensuring an efficient quality management system
Contribute to internal and external quality assurance programmes
Ensure compliance with UKAS and other accreditation and certification standards
Ensure the continual development and compliance of internal and external audit programmes and corrective actions
Information Technology
To be competent in the use of the laboratory information system (LIMS) and use the LIMS system from sample entry to result entry.
To be competent in the use of laboratory software for the tracking of samples through the sequencing process.
To be responsible for the reporting of sequencing results to service users.
To use software packages as appropriate for word processing and spreadsheets, as well as specialist packages as required.
Safety
To promote a strong safety culture
To agree safety objectives and to review performance at appraisal and support Senior Management Team in carrying out duties with respect to
Ensuring health, safety and welfare of self, staff and visitors.
Ensuring relevant UKHSA health and safety policies and laboratory safety committee recommendations and actions are implemented.
Ensuing implementation of remedial actions resulting from safety inspections and audits.
This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the job description document for full list of duties.
Role criteria
Essential
Degree in relevant biological science.
Experience of molecular techniques including nucleic acid extraction and PCR.
Knowledge of automated liquid handling.
Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety requirements and procedures.
Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matter, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload to tight and often changing timescales.
An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.

To follow agreed protocols and policies in accordance with the UKHSA policies and procedures.
Perform manual and automated laboratory techniques following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with expertise in sequence-based methods and techniques.
To participate and support molecular routine service delivery within the remit of Manchester sequencing service.
To understand and carry out all aspects of NGS sequencing on various commercial platforms using automated liquid handling procedures.
To run the service autonomously when required, including development and optimisation of services and organisation of workflows.
To ensure the smooth flow of samples through the laboratory, from receipt to testing.
To carry out routine quality control procedures to ensure that samples are being prepared, processed, recorded and archived to a high standard.
To maintain equipment, including routine monitoring, calibration and safety checks and maintain records of these.
To facilitate the day to day running of the laboratory by ensuring the availability of stock and reagents.
To encourage the development of a flexible team by supporting training, development and rotation.
To supervise and support EO and AO grade staff in the laboratory.
To review and analyse data to ensure it is suitable for release to customers.
To report finalised sequencing results to service users.
To assist in the instruction and training of other staff and visitors, and to ensure compliance with safety and quality systems.
To participate in formal staff appraisal.
To provide supervision for the work of staff or persons seconded to the laboratory.
Any other duties within the framework of the job summary.
To provide supervision for the work of staff or persons seconded to the laboratory.
To be responsible for the reporting of sequencing results to service users (HCPC Registered Staff Only).
Communication and key working relationships
Internal
To liaise with section head, all staff within Manchester sequencing service and with staff from other departments as appropriate.
To liaise with other staff within the service and to assist and advise other scientists, registered scientists, trainees and visitors working in the group.
Line management of EO and AO Grade staff.
External
To liaise with collaborators and external customers
To liaise with staff in other diagnostic and research laboratories outside of UKHSA
Professional contacts.
Quality