About the Department
We are a UKAS and IBMS accredited department serving a major university teaching hospital with many clinical specialties. The laboratories utilise state‑of‑the‑art equipment. We provide a comprehensive range of Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory services and specialty diagnostic testing and reference work for leukaemia, haemostasis, thrombosis and haemoglobinopathies.
Role Overview
We are looking for a suitably motivated and enthusiastic individual ideally with Haematology laboratory experience. The Post holder will act as an Associate Practitioner assisting HCPC registered staff within the Laboratory Haematology Clinical Service.
The Post holder will be based in the Laboratory Haematology Clinical Service and work under both direct and indirect supervision in the department.
Responsibilities
* Work at all Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites, primarily at Trafford General Hospital Campus; be flexible in contracted hours to meet service needs.
* Assist the Biomedical Scientist (BMS) by preparing and sorting patient samples, loading samples onto analysers, performing routine instrument maintenance, supervising medical laboratory assistants and trainee associate practitioners.
* Perform specialised and non‑routine tests and procedures to a high degree of accuracy and precision using manual pipetting with a variety of specialised sample preparation techniques under the supervision of a HCPC registered BMS.
* Assist in stock control and adherence to External Quality Assurance schemes.
* Be proficient in the use of automated devices, oversee their operation by Medical Laboratory Assistants, ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed and reviewed when required.
* Conduct Quality Control and Quality Assurance checks and train and assess users as appropriate.
* All duties may be reviewed in light of experience and service developments; any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.
Qualifications
* A motivated and enthusiastic individual, ideally with Haematology laboratory experience.
* Active knowledge of laboratory working, including health and safety awareness and basic practical and theoretical knowledge of routine and specialist methods employed.
Location & Working Hours
Primary location: Trafford General Hospital Campus, Manchester. Flexibility required to work at other Trust sites as the service demands.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and peak times, the employer may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to disabled and non‑disabled applicants. For more details please go to the employer’s Disability Confident page.
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