lab assistant

lab assistant Stockport, England

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Stockport, England 22383 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

FULL TIME POST - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

The Cellular Pathology Department has a vacancy for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to work part 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 and immunohistochemistry.

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.

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, including
filing, telephone answering, photocopying etc.
  • Reception, recording and preparation of patient samples.
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties under supervision and according to
protocols laid down
  • To attend mandatory training every two years.
  • Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust polices and procedures.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen

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.

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.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
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 Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

lab assistant
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

www.stockport.nhs.uk
Stockport, United Kingdom
Helen Thomson
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Hospital
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
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