Technical Team Manager

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.

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.

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., 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)., 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.