Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Technologist Team Manager to join the North West Genomic Medicine Service (NW GMS) at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) and be part of one of the largest Acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff.

This is a permanent position based at the NW GMS Genomics Laboratory on the Manchester site at St Mary's Hospital. The NW GMS is a highly regarded, UKAS accredited, NHS clinical service provider of Genomics to a population of 7.2 million people in the North West of England as well as a wide range of national and international specialist referrals. The NW GMS is currently undergoing a significant transformational change program and is in the process of implementing a Whole Genome Sequencing service as well as multiple ancillary projects to support the national genomics service reorganisation.

We are looking for individuals with an enthusiastic and flexible attitude who can lead, manage and develop a specialised section comprising one or more technical teams. You will have highly specialised knowledge of genomic techniques and will ideally be registered as a Genetic Technologist with the Academy for Healthcare Science. You should also have good communication and organisational skills and be able to work to deadlines.

Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for all workforce and technical workflows within a technical section. You will be responsible for planning and supervision of training and be an integral part of the management team for technical staff and resources. The successful applicants will work and interact with a variety of personnel at all levels, locally, nationally and internationally. At a crucial time of change and development in our technical teams this is an exciting opportunity for experienced team leaders to develop as managers and upskill their team to produce high quality data from the key techniques used in a genomics laboratory.

The NW GMS operates a 6 day delivery model and therefore new applicants should be aware that any future postholder will be required to work a pattern to support this. This involves occasional Saturday and Bank Holiday working (Maximum frequency is 1 in 8).

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Band: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 09 November 2026

Essential education and training

• Degree in a Biological Discipline
• The postholder will be required to meet registration or regulatory requirements, for example voluntary registration as a Genetic Technologist
• The postholder will have successfully completed a recognised competency-based training programme.
• They will have demonstrated ability to manage teams of staff in a genetics laboratory.
• They will have had responsibility for delivery of training of national programmes.

Desirable education and training

• Higher Degree or other formal qualification in Genetics

Essential knowledge and skills

• Able and willing to adapt to changes in working practices
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Self motivated
• Able to recognise and manage priorities
• IT literate
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Highly developed physical skills requiring a high degree of precision and high levels of hand-eye co-ordination for the manipulation of fine tools or materials
• Specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through in depth experience
• A broad knowledge and understanding of methods and technologies employed in clinical genetic laboratories

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.