Medical Laboratory Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 27–33 days + bank hols

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS staff discounts

Cycle to work

Salary Finance

Stockport Credit Union

Full training

Job summary

The Cellular Pathology Department at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists. The role processes body fluid and human tissue samples, sorts specimens, enters patient data and loads the digital pathology scanners.

Full-time hours bring exposure to routine histology, non-gynaecological cytology, frozen sections and immunohistochemistry, with full training given.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths, English or science required.
• Experience of working in a laboratory environment.
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of laboratory processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
• Basic laboratory skills.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process samples, including body fluids and human tissue.
• Sort and identify specimens received in the laboratory.
• Receive, record and prepare patient samples.
• Enter patient details and other data onto the computer.
• Load the digital pathology scanners.
• Carry out general clerical duties, including filing, telephone answering and photocopying.
• Support work across all sections of the Cellular Pathology Department.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties under supervision and to laid-down protocols.
• Attend mandatory training every two years.
• Follow Trust policies and procedures Safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults by acting promptly on concerns.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Lab processes

Health & safety

Basic lab skills

Organisational skills

Laboratory experience

Education

GCSE maths

GCSE English

GCSE science

Job description

The Cellular Pathology Department at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists. The role processes body fluid and human tissue samples, sorts specimens, enters patient data and loads the digital pathology scanners. Full-time hours bring exposure to routine histology, non-gynaecological cytology, frozen sections and immunohistochemistry, with full training given. Laboratory experience and GCSE-level maths and English are essential.

What the job involves

• Process samples, including body fluids and human tissue
• Sort and identify specimens received in the laboratory
• Receive, record and prepare patient samples
• Enter patient details and other data onto the computer
• Load the digital pathology scanners
• Carry out general clerical duties, including filing, telephone answering and photocopying
• Support work across all sections of the Cellular Pathology Department
• Perform other miscellaneous duties under supervision and to laid-down protocols
• Attend mandatory training every two years
• Follow Trust policies and proceduresSafeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults by acting promptly on concerns

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE standard maths, English or science

Experience

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment

Skills & knowledge

• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of laboratory processes
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
• Basic laboratory skills
• Good organisational skills

Other

• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Nice to have

• Previous work within the NHS
• Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment
• Well-written application

What’s offered

• Between 27 and 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more
• NHS staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary Finance for loans, savings, budget planning and debt advice
• Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice
• Full training provided