Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at a leading healthcare provider. This role is pivotal in supporting Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists within the Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre. You will engage in a variety of laboratory techniques, ensuring accurate testing and contributing to vital diagnostic processes. With a focus on quality and safety, your attention to detail and ability to work under pressure will be key to your success. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment dedicated to patient care and scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent required.
• GCSE in English, Maths, and Science with grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist Biomedical Scientists in providing scientific services.
• Perform automated and manual techniques for testing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Manual dexterity

IT skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and one Science subject

Tools

Laboratory LIMS

Quality management system

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area: Histopathology

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 349-CSS-6928807*

Site: MRI Town: Manchester

Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum, Pro Rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59

Job Overview

The post holder will act as Medical Laboratory Assistant within the Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre providing scientific support services to patients and customers. They will assist Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists in providing scientific services to aid pathological diagnosis.

The role involves assisting in the organisation and monitoring of the work of the department, performing duties under direct and indirect supervision. An extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques are utilised to ensure appropriate testing contributing to the delivery of correct diagnostic material. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential skills for this post.

The post-holder will work within the Greater Manchester Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre at Oxford Road.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant assisting HCPC registered staff within the department.
2. Be based in Laboratory Medicine and work under both direct and indirect supervision.
3. Perform an extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques.
4. Undertake and assist in the reporting on biomedical investigations, utilising the appropriate testing to assist the Biomedical Scientists.
5. Perform a range of technical and scientific activities.
6. Assist in the monitoring, organisation and working of the department.
7. Ensure the service is safe and complies with current standards, clinical governance, health and safety and risk management policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and one Science subject

Knowledge

• Proven practical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory areas
• Aware of the need for data quality and protection, and confidentiality
• Basic knowledge of health & safety.

Training and Experience

• Evidence of training and development within a Cellular Pathology discipline.
• Understanding of Laboratory Health and Safety procedures.
• Evidence of using complex laboratory equipment
• Evidence of participation in laboratory Quality assurance.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Evidence of prioritisation and time management skills
• Can follow SOPs.
• Ability to perform specified tests to required quality standards.
• Good hand to eye co-ordination, manual dexterity and can perform tasks with speed and accuracy.
• IT skills: use of laboratory LIMS, Quality management system, spreadsheets, databases and word processing.

Attributes

• Can cope with busy, stressful periods.
• Evidence of working as part of a team.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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.