Job summary We are a CPA and IBMS accredited department serving a major university teaching hospital with many clinical specialities. 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 in a relevant pathology discipline. You will have working knowledge of laboratory areas, including both 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 requires staff to work shifts that ensure that the continual service needs of the department can be met. To achieve this, you will be required to work within a rotational shift pattern which will include earlies, lates, nights and weekends throughout the departments 24 hours a day / 7 days per week service. Shift patterns will be determined by your line manager and you are 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). Processing specimens, monitoring and maintenance of equipment, assisting BMS staff in analytical techniques, and use of automated equipment. Selection of appropriate reagents, calibrators for laboratory tests to be performed following departmental SOPs. Perform complex manual /automated tests on 'precious' samples. Perform initial review of quality control/assay performance data prior to BMS approval. To report by telephone urgent results to medical or nursing staff, GPs and other hospitals according to departmental policies. Tracking of Blood & Blood Components throughout the Trust to ensure appropriate storage and records are kept. 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 & 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. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-CSS-7097527 Job locations MFT Wythenshawe Southmoor Road Manchester M23 9LT Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate Science NVQ level 3, HCS Apprenticeship Level 2, Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or equivalent experience and/or completed competency documentation Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of training & development within a relevant pathology discipline Have working knowledge of laboratory areas, including both practical and basic theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed Competent to process a range of tests/ processes on a variety of different specimens 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 Desirable Experience of supervision and training Skills Essential Able to communicate information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner Evidence of working as part of a team Effective at prioritising competing workloads, using time management skills Manual dexterity for procedures where precision is required Able to show self motivation and use initiative, recognising when to refer upwards Able to keep clear and accurate records, showing attention to detail and perform basic calculations Able to read, understand and follow written instructions and apply knowledge so as to undertake and assist in reporting on biomedical investigations Ability to recognise and understand what good standards of quality are and apply them at all times Experience of Laboratory IT programmes for data entry and result entry IT skills: use of spreadsheets, data bases and word processing Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate Science NVQ level 3, HCS Apprenticeship Level 2, Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or equivalent experience and/or completed competency documentation Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of training & development within a relevant pathology discipline Have working knowledge of laboratory areas, including both practical and basic theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed Competent to process a range of tests/ processes on a variety of different specimens 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 Desirable Experience of supervision and training Skills Essential Able to communicate information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner Evidence of working as part of a team Effective at prioritising competing workloads, using time management skills Manual dexterity for procedures where precision is required Able to show self motivation and use initiative, recognising when to refer upwards Able to keep clear and accurate records, showing attention to detail and perform basic calculations Able to read, understand and follow written instructions and apply knowledge so as to undertake and assist in reporting on biomedical investigations Ability to recognise and understand what good standards of quality are and apply them at all times Experience of Laboratory IT programmes for data entry and result entry IT skills: use of spreadsheets, data bases and word processing Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address MFT Wythenshawe Southmoor Road Manchester M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)