Band 5 Laboratory Technician

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare organization is seeking a laboratory professional to work in histology and molecular genetics. Responsibilities include processing patient samples, supporting senior staff, and ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System. Candidates must have prior experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory and familiarity with specialized techniques. This role offers generous benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Career training opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinical diagnostic NHS laboratory or equivalent is required.
• Competence in histology or molecular genetics techniques is essential.
• Ability to adhere to SOPs and maintain training records.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between histology and genetic sections, ensuring efficient processing of samples.
• Support senior staff and cover other laboratory sections as needed.
• Participate in compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

Skills

Clinical diagnostic laboratory experience

Histology techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Quality Management System compliance

Job description

Overview

The post holder is required to have a prior experience of working in a clinical diagnostic NHS laboratory or equivalent and will undertake routine laboratory duties across a designated work area (histology or molecular genetics) in accordance with a discipline rota. The post holder will use a wide range of highly specialised techniques in histology and molecular biology and provide support to the senior staff. Their work involves significant personal responsibility for accurate and timely processing of all patients samples, as delays may impact patient’s management and access to treatment.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between the histology and genetic sections, work independently and as part of the team to ensure efficient and effective processing of patient samples through these two sections.
• Support the senior laboratory staff and, if needed, provide cover in other laboratory sections.
• Be competent and adhere to SOPs and protocols in place, participate in the audit and keep up to date training records.
• Contribute to the implementation, monitoring, improving and management of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
• Potentially assist with any research activities undertaken by the NAC.

Quality and Compliance

• Contribute to the implementation, monitoring, improving and management of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance to UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Career Opportunities

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

How to apply

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Contact for further details / informal visits

Name: Dorota Rowczenio
Job title: Head of Genetic Service
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]