Medical Laboratory Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 Pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester, M13 9WL |
| Company: | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6193073/349-SMH-6193073 |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Willink laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in our sample reception team. The post is full time working Monday to Friday job share will be considered. The Willink Biochemical Genetics laboratory has a national and international reputation as a centre specialising in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with rare inherited metabolic disorders, particularly the lysosomal storage disorders. We are a UKAS and IBMS accredited department serving a major university teaching hospital with many clinical specialities The laboratory has close links with the clinical service and therefore laboratory staff can see how their work contributes to the care of these patients.
The Willink Biochemical Genetics laboratory is part of the Genomic Diagnostics Laboratory and offers a highly specialised biochemical diagnostic service, primarily serving Manchester and the Northwest region, but also receives many referrals from throughout the UK and overseas. The laboratory provides a wide range of biochemical tests for the diagnosis and screening of rare inherited metabolic diseases, including regional screening for approximately 60,000 newborns per year for 7 specific disorders.
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, some practical and basic theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn the skills necessary for working in a Healthcare science laboratory including practical, theoretical and team working skills. This role is responsible for performing a range of protocol driven tasks. You will work as part of a team responsible for delivering one part of the service.
The post holder is expected to work under remote supervision of registered Biomedical Scientist’s following defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Processing specimens, assisting with analytical techniques, and use of semi-automated equipment. Selection of appropriate reagents, calibrators for laboratory tests to be performed following departmental SOPs. The cleaning and disinfection of equipment and laboratory areas and the disposal of tissue and patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & 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 28,000 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.
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. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll 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 atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Apr 2024
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About 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. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.