Job summary
- Main area
- Genetics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 284-25-7102720-DMUT
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Midlands Regional Genomics Laboratory, Birmingham Women's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £24,169 pa (Subject to Banding)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Genetics Intern
NHS AfC: Band 2
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
The West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory (WMRGL), part of the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s (BWC) NHS Foundation Trust are very pleased to be able to offer this exciting opportunity to enthusiastic individuals looking to kick start their career in Healthcare Science within a specialised Genomics laboratory.
The laboratory is responsible for processing over 70,000 samples referred for genomic analysis per annum, and has consolidated a significant proportion of the wet laboratory work with our Central & South GLH consortium partners in Oxford and Wessex; processing samples for a population of approximately 12M.
Main duties of the job
The West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory (WMRGL) in Birmingham is now recruiting to our 6 month Internship Programme.
This is a paid opportunity to work within our lab, and is open to anyone with an interest in Laboratory Genetics. You will be part of the specimen reception team. This opportunity will give you an introduction to life in the lab and will provide you with invaluable work experience in the hospital setting.
To be eligible for this Internship you must:
Be over the age of 18
Have Maths, English and Science at GCSE level, or equivalent
Be free from any full-time study or employment from your start date and for the following 6 months
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- At least 5 GCSEs at grade A- C or 9-4 , to include English and Maths and a science subject;
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Health, Safety and Quality
- Previous laboratory experience
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Desirable criteria
- Problem solving skills
Skills /Abilities & Attirbutes
Essential criteria
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Interest in laboratory work
- Flexible approach to work
- Self-motivated and desire to develop new skills as required
- Good listener
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values
- Ability to work under pressure and follow instructions
Professional/Mangerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Peter Taylor
- Job title
- Business Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 335 8036
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