Job overview

We are seeking a state registered Clinical Scientist Bioinformatics (Genomics) or an STP trainee graduating this year to join our team in the Manchester site,  working to deliver a modern high quality diagnostic service and cutting edge translational development. 

The Genomic Diagnostics Laboratory is a large accredited service providing an integrated diagnostic service to the local population of approximately 5 million people in the North West as well as national and international referrals.  

Our ethos is one of team work and together we deliver and report a modern range of diagnostic tests to our patients, have significant scientific and innovative role and opportunities to develop and implement new technologies, tests and ways of working. A flexible attitude is essential as is the ability to work to deadlines. You will have an excellent track record in service delivery and a clear vision of what it takes to maintain and enhance the genomics laboratory service, including all aspects of quality and governance, efficiency and clinical utility. You will have experience of service development and training. 

If you are looking for a new challenge in a rewarding role and would like to join a dedicated, patient focused team of health professionals then we would be delighted to hear from you.

In return you will be supported to maintain CPD and to enhance and broaden your knowledge by attending seminars, training courses etc. 

The NW GLH  has moved to  6 day working  from June 2022.

Main duties of the job

To employ all the competences required of a State Registered Clinical Scientist to provide bioinformatics support to diagnose genetic disease.

To provide clinical liaison and a high level of scientific knowledge, skill and expertise.

To collaborate with other members of the department to achieve an effective and reliable service.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of  over £3bn & 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 30,000 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.