Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS Jobs; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Cellular Pathology Department on a full-time basis in Stockport. The successful candidate will support Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists, and will process samples including body fluids and human tissue across all sections of the department.

The role offers full training, exposure to routine histology, cytology, frozen sections, immunohistochemistry and digital pathology, in a

Qualifications

• Must have good organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Process samples including body fluids and human tissue.
• Provide support across all sections of the Cellular Pathology Department.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists.
• Work in a well-equipped, computerised laboratory with attention to accuracy.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

The Cellular Pathology Department has a vacancy for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to work full time hours supporting the Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists. The post-holder will process samples including body fluids and human tissue and perform support duties throughout all sections of the Cellular Pathology Department. The Department is well-equipped, fully computerised, and offers experience in all aspects of routine histology, diagnostic non gynaecological cytology, frozen sections, immunohistochemistry and digital pathology. You must possess good organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative. The work is interesting and varied and the emphasis is on accuracy and attention to detail. Full training will be given. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust