The Cellular Pathology Department at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists. The role processes body fluid and human tissue samples, sorts specimens, enters patient data and loads the digital pathology scanners. Full-time hours bring exposure to routine histology, non-gynaecological cytology, frozen sections and immunohistochemistry, with full training given. Laboratory experience and GCSE-level maths and English are essential.
What the job involves
- Process samples, including body fluids and human tissue
- Sort and identify specimens received in the laboratory
- Receive, record and prepare patient samples
- Enter patient details and other data onto the computer
- Load the digital pathology scanners
- Carry out general clerical duties, including filing, telephone answering and photocopying
- Support work across all sections of the Cellular Pathology Department
- Perform other miscellaneous duties under supervision and to laid-down protocols
- Attend mandatory training every two years
- Follow Trust policies and proceduresSafeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults by acting promptly on concerns
What’s required
Qualifications
- GCSE standard maths, English or science
Experience
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Skills & knowledge
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of laboratory processes
- Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
- Basic laboratory skills
- Good organisational skills
Other
- Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Nice to have
- Previous work within the NHS
- Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment
- Well-written application
What’s offered
- Between 27 and 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more
- NHS staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary Finance for loans, savings, budget planning and debt advice
- Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice
- Full training provided
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
