The post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant within Histopathology, providing scientific support services to patients and customers.
The post holder will assist Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Pathologists in providing scientific services to patients and clients to aid pathological diagnosis.
They will assist in the organisation and monitoring of the work of the department, performing duties under direct and indirect supervision. An extensive range of automated, semi-automated, and manual techniques are utilised to ensure appropriate testing contributing to the delivery of correct diagnostic material.
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential skills for this post.
The post-holder will work within Histopathology at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT), primarily based at the Oxford Road Site, including specimen reception, dissection, the main laboratory, Immunohistochemistry, and other specialist sections as required.
The Post holder will act as a Medical Laboratory Assistant assisting HCPC registered staff within the department.
The post holder will be based in Laboratory Medicine and work under both direct and indirect supervision within the Histopathology department.
Perform under supervision an extensive range of automated, semi-automated, and manual techniques.
Assist in reporting on biomedical investigations, utilising appropriate testing to support Biomedical Scientists.
Undertake and assist in a range of technical and scientific activities.
Monitor, organise, and support the functioning of the department.
Ensure the service is safe and complies with current standards, clinical governance, health and safety, and risk management policies.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, creating an integrated health & social care system for over 1 million patients annually, with a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary.
We are a digitally enabled organisation, improving clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness, and driving research and innovation with systems like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record launched in September 2022.
As a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan.
At MFT, we foster an inclusive culture, providing equal opportunities for career development, and prioritising health and wellbeing.
For more details on responsibilities and required skills, please see the Job Description & Person Specification under ‘Supporting Documents’. Read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ for additional information about the Trust, benefits, and application process.
Diversity Matters: MFT promotes equality, celebrates diversity, and encourages applications from all backgrounds. For special requirements, contact resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We look forward to your application!
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