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 seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Histopathology. The role involves supporting Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists, ensuring accurate testing and efficient department operations. Candidates must possess high attention to detail and scientific support skills.

Qualifications

• High accuracy and attention to detail are essential skills for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists in delivering scientific services.
• Help monitor, organize, and support the efficient operation of the department.
• Perform a range of automated, semi-automated, and manual techniques under supervision.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Scientific Support

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histopathology

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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 delivering scientific services to aid pathological diagnosis.

They will help organize and monitor the department's work, performing duties under direct and indirect supervision. An extensive range of automated, semi-automated, and manual techniques are utilized to ensure accurate testing contributing to correct diagnostic outcomes.

High accuracy and attention to detail are essential skills for this role.

The post-holder will work within Histopathology at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT), primarily based at the Oxford Road Site. Work areas include specimen reception, dissection, the main laboratory, Immunohistochemistry, and other specialist sections as required.

The Post holder will assist HCPC registered staff within the department as a Medical Laboratory Assistant.

They will be based in Laboratory Medicine, working under both direct and indirect supervision within the Histopathology department.

Perform a range of automated, semi-automated, and manual techniques under supervision.

Assist in reporting biomedical investigations, utilizing appropriate testing to support Biomedical Scientists.

Undertake technical and scientific activities as assigned.

Help monitor, organize, and support the efficient operation of the department.

Ensure the service is safe, compliant 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 integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually.

We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, promoting collaboration and transformation. Our 30,000-strong workforce is encouraged to pursue ambitious goals. We set high standards that others emulate, offering exceptional opportunities.

Our organization is digitally enabled, with systems like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record launched in September 2022, to improve clinical quality and operational efficiency.

As a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan.

At MFT, we foster an inclusive culture, providing equal career development opportunities, prioritizing health and wellbeing, and shaping our future together.

For more information or informal visits, contact: Gajan Sivarajah, Lead Biomedical Scientist, email: [e-mail], tel: [phone]