Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant

University Hospitals Of North Midlands Nhs Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust based at Royal Stoke Clinical Trials Department invites applications for a trainee-level laboratory role within the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service. The post holder will follow SOPs to perform routine and non-routine tasks, handle samples, operate and maintain lab equipment and update information systems.

This role supports the Clinical Trials Laboratory with data collection and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Experience performing routine lab procedures under SOPs.
• Ability to enter and manage data in LIMS and verify accuracy.
• Experience with equipment upkeep and basic maintenance tasks.
• Awareness of health and safety and quality policies in pathology.
• Experience supporting clinical trials data collection and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the Clinical Trials laboratory.
• Perform standard laboratory procedures/activities as directed.
• Resolve straightforward sample issues following SOPs and escalate when needed.
• Maintain stock of reagents and consumables, rotate to minimise waste.
• Assist with clerical tasks: data entry, monitoring emails/calendars, data collection, phone inquiries.
• Conduct data quality checks and report discrepancies.

Skills

Lab procedures

LIMS data entry

Equipment maintenance

SOP adherence

Clinical trials data collection

Tools

LIMS

Job description

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service based within the Royal Stoke Clinical Trials Department.

The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Pathology following Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The tasks will include: sample receipt and preparation, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and updating of information systems. To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality.

To be an efficient and flexible member of the laboratory team assisting in the delivery of the service.ms

Main duties of the job

To support the day-to-day running of the Clinical Trials laboratory, with the support of the Clinical Trials Associate Practitioner and the Quality Operational Support Manager for Clinical Trials.

To perform a number of laboratory procedures/ activities.

Resolve relatively straightforward problems e.g. inappropriate and unlabelled samples according to the departmental SOPs, escalating to a more senior member of staff where appropriate.

To ensure adequate stock of all reagents and consumables are maintained, properly rotated to minimise waste and ensure service delivery.

To support in clerical tasks such as:

• o Request entry on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• o Monitor generic email inboxes and calendars
• o Assist with data collection for clinical trials as required
• o Telephone enquires

To ensure that agreed data quality checks are carried out and, if discrepancies are found, to report or rectify them as appropriate.

To communicate technical information (this may include test results where departmental policies allow) to clinicians and other colleagues ensuring that this is understood and transcribed correctly and record appropriately.

Is aware of, understands and complies with the Pathology Quality Policy and supports the development and implementation of the Pathology Quality Management System (Q-pulse) the for Clinical Trials laboratory

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.