Genetics Intern (Band 2)

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

Bristol Genetics Laboratory
Genetics Internship – Band 2 - 6 months
Are you interested in gaining work experience in a Genetics Laboratory? We at Bristol Genetics Laboratory are looking to recruit a Genetics Intern for 6 months to work within our Specimen Reception team. This is an exciting time in Genetics and as part of our team you will gain valuable experience about how a diagnostic Genetics laboratory works. You will contribute to the valuable work done by the team to provide answers to some of the most difficult questions facing patients and families across the UK and beyond.
BGL is part of the South West Genomic Laboratory Hub (SW GLH) which delivers centralised genomic testing for patients with cancer and rare disease throughout the South West region. We are a large, well equipped, and friendly lab that values the experience new team members can bring to the role.
Our laboratory is looking to recruit a new positive member to a welcoming team. Applicants should possess a good standard of general education (e.g., GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English), good keyboard/data entry skills and a calm, meticulous approach to work. Full support and training will be provided.
The laboratory is open between the hours of 7.00am and 8.00pm, including bank holidays and weekends and we offer flexible working options to support the diverse requirements of our staff.
The successful candidate will work as part of our Specimen Reception team - the first step in the sample journey through Bristol Genetics Laboratory. The role involves unpacking and sorting biological samples and entering patient data onto our laboratory computer system. It may also involve some basic laboratory-based tasks. Accurate, meticulous work and good keyboard skills are key to this role.
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North Bristol NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare trusts in the South West of England. We provide hospital and community healthcare to people living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
NBT CAR E S . It’s a very simple statement; one which epitomises how everybody across our organisation goes the extra mile to ensure our patients get the best possible care.
C aring – because it underpins everything we do for our patients and the way we care for one another.
A mbitious – because it signals that we always want to improve what we do on behalf of our patients and one another
R espectful – because every individual has an important role to play
S upportive – because we’re a team and deliver together
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Staff benefits include access to on-site, tax-free childcare through the Childcare Salary Sacrifice Scheme, an excellent package of pension benefits through the NHS Pension Scheme and teams dedicated to providing our staff with physical, psychological and financial support. For our complete list of staff benefits please visit our website .
To participate in the receipt, recording and storage of samples.
To maintain accurate records using both computer and paper-based systems.
Assist in the preparation of samples for analysis.
Input of patient data into Department IT systems.
Perform general clerical duties, e.g., filing, photocopying etc.
Monitor consumables and inform senior staff when stocks are low.
Assist with the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
To perform general laboratory duties, e.g. checking instruments and recording temperatures.
To participate in risk management of the department including incident reporting.
Notify senior staff of all problems encountered in the performance of duties.
To maintain safe and efficient standards of work, following codes of practice.
Assist in training of other support staff

Please refer the Job description for details