Medical Laboratory Assistant

Main Duties and Responsibilities? To sort and identify specimens received in the Laboratory? To enter patient's details and other data onto the computer? General clerical duties associated with the work of the Laboratory, includingfiling, telephone answering, photocopying etc. Reception, recording and preparation of patient samples. Perform other miscellaneous duties under supervision and according toprotocols laid down? To attend mandatory training every two years. Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust polices and procedures.

To load the digital pathology scanners

The Cellular Pathology Department has a vacancy for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to work full time hours supporting the Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists.

The post-holder will process samples including body fluids and human tissue and perform support duties throughout all sections of the Cellular Pathology Department. The Department is well-equipped, fully computerised, and offers experience in all aspects of routine histology, diagnostic non gynaecological cytology, frozen sections, immunohistochemistry and digital pathology. You must possess good organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative. The work is interesting and varied and the emphasis is on accuracy and attention to detail. Full training will be given.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Education & Qualifications

Essential: - Good standard of numeracy and literacy; - GCSE standard Maths/English /Science

Knowledge

Essential: - Computer literacy; - Knowledge of laboratory processes; - Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working in a laboratory environment

Desirable: - Previous work within the NHS; - Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment

Skills and abilities

Essential: - Basic laboratory skills

Desirable: - Well written application