Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology (Histopathology, Non-Gynae Cytology & Andrology)
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-557DS-24
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
We have a new vacant Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) post available for candidate with relevant experience in Cellular Pathology to work on a permanent basis within our Histopathology department at Royal Bolton Hospital.
The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios and UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189
Main duties of the job
This role will involve the receipt of the departments workload/specimens, ensuring quality checks are adhered to support he maintenance of the departments turnaround times for providing a diagnostic process. The role provides assistance to Consultants and BMS staff in the dissection, processing and reporting of tissue samples as well as non-gynae and andrology specimens. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain all protocols within the department, in line with ISO 15189 standards. You will work as part of a team of highly dedicated scientific staff to ensure the quality of all tests performed using internal and external quality schemes. You will be involved in auditing processes, reagent control, and maintenance of equipment. You will rotate through each section of the Histopathology lab undertaking departmental training to ensure maintenance of your own competencies.
Working for our organisation
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. The CQC has rated us as Good. We have good clinical performance and sound operations that are rooted in patient safety and a highly engaged workforce whose dedication to patient care creates a warm and welcoming working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role involves supporting the Consultants and BMS staff to deliver a safe, high quality and timely diagnostic service to the trust patients. The main duties within the laboratory include the receipt of specimens, assisting BMS dissection, receipt of goods, machine/equipment maintenance. You will be expected to cover the rota to help ensure the smooth running of department.
Experience in Histology is desirable.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE/CSE in English & Maths (GradeC/4 or above) or equivalent level qualification in these subjects
Desirable criteria
- NVQ3 or working towards an appropriate qualification or equivalent experience or IBMS Biomedical Sciences Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Part 1
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of input and processing of high volumes data accurately and promptly
- Evidence of experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment.
Desirable criteria
- Exprerience within an NHS laboratory
- Experience within the NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Able to follow written procedures accurately
- Able to work to a consistent and high standard
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of good interpersonal skills
- Has manual dexterity to undertake low level maintenance of equipment.
knowledge
Essential criteria
- Computer literate
- Basic Knowledge of NHS Laboratory Functionality
- Basic knowledge of standard operating procedures
Desirable criteria
- GCSE/CSE (Grade C/4 or above) in IT related subject or equivalent level qualification
- Evidence of extensive Laboratory/scientific knowledge.
Other
Essential criteria
- Evidence of being able to work under pressure and deal with multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of a flexible approach to work
- Evidence of being able to work as a team member and also on own initiative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Eastland
- Job title
- Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 012042390390
- Additional information
For an informal chat please call Tracy Eastland 01204-390390 ext 142606, wish to undertake a laboratory tour please contact Mark Aylin on 01204-390390 Ext 144588.
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