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Assistant Genetic Technologist - Level 4 Apprentice • Liverpool
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Assistant Genetic Technologist - Level 4 Apprentice in Liverpool with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you’re interested in becoming an Assistant Genetic Technologist? Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you’re interested in becoming an Assistant Genetic Technologist?

2. What attracted you to the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and specifically to the NWGLH? What attracted you to the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and specifically to the NWGLH?

3. You need a minimum Level 2 in Maths and English for this role. Can you describe your academic background in these subjects? You need a minimum Level 2 in Maths and English for this role. Can you describe your academic background in these subjects?

4. How do your science-based qualifications (if any) prepare you for this apprenticeship? How do your science-based qualifications (if any) prepare you for this apprenticeship?

5. This role involves using specialised laboratory equipment. Have you had any experience working in a laboratory setting, and if so, what tasks did you undertake? This role involves using specialised laboratory equipment. Have you had any experience working in a laboratory setting, and if so, what tasks did you undertake?

6. Can you demonstrate your understanding of the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in laboratory work? Can you demonstrate your understanding of the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in laboratory work?

7. How do you approach teamwork and collaboration within a healthcare or laboratory environment? How do you approach teamwork and collaboration within a healthcare or laboratory environment?

8. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to work closely with others to achieve a goal? What role did you play in that situation? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to work closely with others to achieve a goal? What role did you play in that situation?

9. Describe a situation where you encountered a problem while completing a task. How did you handle it? Describe a situation where you encountered a problem while completing a task. How did you handle it?

10. This apprenticeship will require you to follow detailed instructions and procedures. How comfortable are you with this, and can you provide an example of when you successfully followed complex instructions? This apprenticeship will require you to follow detailed instructions and procedures. How comfortable are you with this, and can you provide an example of when you successfully followed complex instructions?

11. As this is an apprenticeship, you will be required to balance work with academic studies. What strategies will you use to manage your time effectively? As this is an apprenticeship, you will be required to balance work with academic studies. What strategies will you use to manage your time effectively?

12. What specific skills or knowledge are you most eager to learn during this apprenticeship, and why? What specific skills or knowledge are you most eager to learn during this apprenticeship, and why?

13. The Trust promotes diversity and inclusion. How do you believe an inclusive workplace benefits the quality of healthcare services? The Trust promotes diversity and inclusion. How do you believe an inclusive workplace benefits the quality of healthcare services?

14. Can you share your thoughts on how you would contribute to a positive atmosphere within the team that respects diverse backgrounds? Can you share your thoughts on how you would contribute to a positive atmosphere within the team that respects diverse backgrounds?

15. What do you see as the key benefits of pursuing a career within diagnostic genomics? What do you see as the key benefits of pursuing a career within diagnostic genomics?

16. Where do you hope this apprenticeship will take you in your career over the next five years? Where do you hope this apprenticeship will take you in your career over the next five years?

17. Do you have any questions for us about the role or the team you might be working with? Do you have any questions for us about the role or the team you might be working with?

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Role: Assistant Genetic Technologist - Level 4 Apprentice in Liverpool

Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 12:33.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssistant Genetic Technologist - Level 4 Apprentice with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool\n\n The North West Genomic Laboratory Hub (NWGLH) has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Assistant Genetic Technologist. Please note that this post will be based at the Liverpool site of the NWGLH (Liverpool Women's Hospital). The NWGLH is a high regarded, UKAS accredited NHS clinical service provider of genomics to a population of 7.2 million people in the northwest of England, as well as a wide range of national and international specialist referrals. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to work in an advanced laboratory environment and be part of a team delivering specialist genomics diagnostic services. As an apprentice you will be working towards achieving the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to fulfil the role of an Assistant Genetic Technologist. This level 4 apprenticeship will last approximately 24 months and will provide opportunity to get hands on laboratory work experience, whilst studying for a Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science. This role provides a foundation on which you can progress into and pursue a successful career within diagnostic genomics. You will need to possess a minimum Level 2 (GCSE) in Maths and English. Science -based qualifications and/or A-level qualifications would be desirable. Applicants who do not have a science-based degree are also welcome to apply. This vacancy may close early once a sufficient number of applications have been received. To carry out, after appropriate training, technical and administrative tasks of a section or subsection of the laboratory. To have good attention to details. Some essential tasks are repetitive and require specific unbroken work periods. To collaborate with other members of the section and wider department, working as a team, to achieve an effective and reliable service. To be involved in the manipulation of fine tools and materials, which require a high degree of hand eye co-ordination and manual dexterity. This includes the operation of specialised laboratory equipment. To work accurately, following detailed instructions and department procedures and codes of conduct. To attend and participate in academic studies as prescribed by the learning provider. About us To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you! "}