Medical Laboratory Technician

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician to join their Cellular Pathology team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the validation of digital slide scanners and improving laboratory processes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists, ensuring high-quality service delivery. With a focus on teamwork, communication, and organisational skills, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care. Join a forward-thinking department committed to innovation and excellence in histopathology.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting, particularly in histopathology.
• Ability to work under pressure and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the histopathology section of the laboratory.
• Provide training and support for the MLA team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Relevant Laboratory Qualification

Tools

Digital Slide Scanners

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Medical Laboratory Technician in Cellular Pathology. You will support our friendly team to provide the best possible service to patients across the region. Cellular Pathology is a busy department, receiving around 35000 histopathology and non-gynaecological requests each year and performing over 120000 tests.

The role primarily involves working within the histopathology section of the laboratory, particularly in the microtomy section of the laboratory. The successful candidate will be working alongside Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists; the ability to work well in a team is of paramount importance. The successful candidate will be required to have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure. They will be expected to provide training and support for the MLA team and any other member of staff where appropriate. The candidate should be able to demonstrate a willingness to improve processes within the lab and contribute to the continual improvement of the department.

Excellent IT skills are a requirement for this post as the candidate will work alongside colleagues to implement digital slide scanning. Full training will be provided.

Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, this will be worked over a 6/7 day rotation including weekends and bank holidays.

This is an exciting time to join the Cellular Pathology Team; the department is currently validating digital slide scanners which will be maintained by the MLT team. This is part of a wide scale project to digitalise Histopathology across the West Midlands.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Wareing Job title: Operational Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01743 2611181

If selected for interview, a visit to the department is welcomed/ recommended.