North Bristol NHS Trust
Assistant Genetic Technologist
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job Overview
Our laboratory is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, of all ages and backgrounds, interested in a position as an Assistant Genetic Technologist
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.
The laboratory is looking to recruit a new positive member to a welcoming team. Applicants should possess a good standard of general education (e.g., A Levels or equivalent, ideally to include Science), good keyboard/data entry skills and a calm, meticulous approach to work. Full support and training will be provided. We are keen to support apprenticeships and there may be an opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship in Healthcare Science as part of this role.
The laboratory is open between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm, including bank holidays and weekends and we offer flexible working options (up to 37.5 hours per week full time) to support the diverse requirements of our staff.
The work we perform helps provide answers to some of the most difficult questions facing patients and families across the UK and beyond. If you would like to join our team, knowing your work will go towards something truly valuable then please apply.
To understand more about Pathology at NBT, watch our video.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of our Preparation Teams - the first step in the sample journey through Bristol Genetics Laboratory. The role involves unpacking and sorting biological samples, entering patient data onto our laboratory computer system and processing samples manually or using automated equipment. Accurate, meticulous work and good keyboard skills are key to this role.
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If you have any questions about the role or what it is like to work as part of the SW GLH Lab Team then please contact the recruiting manager.
To understand more about Pathology at North Bristol, check out our video.
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired By Ingrid Barker And Led By Maria Kane As Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Aims To Transform The Way Healthcare Is Delivered Locally With a Clear Focus On Making a Difference For What We Call Our Four Ps
- Better outcomes for our Patients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for our Population
- Best Value for Public Purse
Our Vision For Five Years From Now
- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person specification
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Calm, conscientious approach to tasks
- Ability to work part of a team
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to produce accurate, meticulous work
- Good organisational skills
- Communication skills – verbal & interpersonal
- IT experience and ability to use databases and computer software packages
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 2 A levels or equivalent including science
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of laboratory work
- Previous experience of molecular genetics techniques
- Previous experience of work in the NHS
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We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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