Job summary
The post holder will work in Paediatric Histopathology at Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on the Oxford Road Campus providing scientific support services to patients and customers. They will work alongside Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists contributing to the day to day running of the department.
Working pattern is 7am-7pm Monday to Friday (in shifts).
Main duties of the job
* They will be expected to take part in the day to day running of the department whilst rotating through the main laboratory and Immunohistochemistry.
* To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
* To remain competent in designated areas of the department and to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures.
* Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.
* To maintain data integrity when enrolling samples on the laboratory information system following national and local guidelines.
* Liaise with clinical staff to ensure optimal service delivery.
* Monitor use of reagents and consumables and ensure stock levels are maintained to ensure continuous service.
* To assist in maintaining, calibrating and ensuring the appropriate quality control of highly complex laboratory equipment.
* Communicate results as appropriate.
* To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job details
Date posted: 14 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-CSS-6989684*
Job locations
Paediatric Histopathology, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Foundation degree in Healthcare Science/ Certificate of Achievement Part 2/ Apprenticeship Level 4 or equivalent scientific qualification relevant to the post.
Experience and Knowledge Essential
* Evidence of training & development within Histopathology.
* Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to train other staff.
* Evidence of using complex laboratory equipment.
* Understanding of Laboratory Health and Safety procedures and protocols.
Skills Essential
* Able to communicate information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
* Effective at prioritising competing workloads, using time management skills.
* Evidence of working as part of a team.
* Experience of Laboratory IT programmes for data entry and result entry.
Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Paediatric Histopathology, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
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