Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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.
We are looking for a suitably motivated and enthusiastic individual ideally with laboratory experience. You will have working knowledge of laboratory areas, including health and safety awareness and some practical and basic theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed.
You will be required to work at all Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites, dependent on the needs of the service. The department is looking for an individual to work 24/7 shifts which will include earlies, lates, nights and weekends. You will be required to work your contracted hours as and when necessary to meet the service needs of the department.
Main Duties of the Job
Job Holder is expected to work under remote supervision of a Registered Biomedical Scientist following defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Responsibilities include:
1. Processing specimens, monitoring and maintenance of equipment.
2. Assisting BMS staff in analytical techniques, and use of automated equipment.
3. Selection of appropriate reagents, calibrators for laboratory tests to be performed following departmental SOPs.
4. Performing complex manual/automated tests on 'precious' samples.
5. Performing initial review of quality control/assay performance data prior to BMS approval.
6. Reporting urgent results to medical or nursing staff, GPs and other hospitals according to departmental policies.
7. Handling telephone enquiries to the Blood Transfusion department regarding sample and product availability.
8. Tracking of Blood & Blood Components throughout the Trust to ensure appropriate storage and records are kept.
9. The cleaning and disinfection of equipment and laboratory areas and the disposal of tissue and patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines.
About Us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn. 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.
Job Responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE English, Maths and Science, Appropriate Science NVQ Level 3, HCS Apprenticeship Level 2, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and Experience
* Some knowledge of laboratory areas, and basic theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed.
* Understanding of Laboratory Health and Safety procedures and protocols.
* Evidence of training & development within a relevant pathology discipline.
Skills
* Evidence of teamwork.
* Able to communicate information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
* Effective at prioritising competing workloads, using time management skills.
IT Skills
* IT skills to include the use of laboratory IT systems.
Experience
* Previous laboratory experience.
* Experience of telephone call handling.
* Previous NHS experience.
Employer Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year, pro rata.
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