Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histopathology

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Histopathology. The role involves supporting Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists, ensuring high-quality diagnostic services. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and accuracy, working within a collaborative environment to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Assist Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists.
• Perform a range of technical and scientific activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support services to patients and customers.
• Assist in monitoring and managing the department's work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histopathology

The post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant within Histopathology, providing scientific support services to patients and customers.

The post holder will assist Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists in providing scientific services to patients and clients to aid pathological diagnosis.

They will assist 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 Histopathology at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT), primarily based at the Oxford Road Site, with work areas including specimen reception, dissection, the main laboratory, Immunohistochemistry, and other specialist sections as required.

The Post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant, assisting HCPC-registered staff within the department.

The post holder will be based in Laboratory Medicine and work under both direct and indirect supervision within the Histopathology department.

Perform under indirect or direct supervision an extensive range of automated, semi-automated, and manual techniques.

Undertake and assist in reporting biomedical investigations, utilising appropriate testing to support Biomedical Scientists.

Perform a range of technical and scientific activities.

Assist in monitoring, organising, and managing the department's work.

Ensure the service is safe and complies with current standards, clinical governance, health and safety, and risk management policies.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services annually.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford, & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness, and innovation through initiatives like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research programs. Our Green Plan reflects our commitment to making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, and prioritize your health and wellbeing as we shape the future of our organisation together.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Gajan Sivarajah, Lead Biomedical Scientist, [e-mail], 0161 276 5806