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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology - ICC
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | LIVERPOOL, L7 8YE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9287-25-1000 |
Summary
See Job Description for further details. The post holder will be required to carry out all duties relevant to a Medical Laboratory Assistant 3, including participation in all aspects of the Immunocytochemistry MLA3 rota. This post is essential for the day to day running of the service and will work closely with all other staff within the directorate to deliver the highest quality standard of patient care. To provide a support role to the qualified staff of the department which provides a diagnostic service to the Trust and other Pathology users, working within the Health and Safety policy of the Trust Key responsibilities1.1 Maintain reagent levels and preparing simple solutions.1.2 Filing microscope slides, tissue blocks and relevant paperwork.1.3 Retrieval of material from the archives.1.4 Taking receipt of solvent deliveries. Ensuring that the paperwork is completed fully and correctly.1.5 Ensure the department is appropriately stocked with solvent.1.6 To take delivery of cardice and other consumables as requested.1.7 To safely store and monitor levels of consumables.1.8 Move stocks to and from the consumable storage area as requested.1.9 Ensure the safe disposal of various groups of laboratory waste (paper, chemical, human tissues, glass etc)1.10 Receive specimens into the department ensuring correct patient identification.1.11 Store specimens safely and appropriately prior to and after processing.1.12 To keep working areas clean and tidy.1.13 To complete the appropriate quality documentation as necessary.1.14 To operate and maintain the departments digital scanning and automated staining platforms.2.1 Adherence to the organisations health and safety policy, ensuring personal safety and to avoid putting others at risk.2.2 To participate in the departments appraisal scheme.3.1 Use the departmental computer system as required.3.2 Participate in meetings as required.3.3 Ensure patient confidentiality at all times.3.4 To process enquiries appropriately.4.1 To clean glassware for use by laboratory staff4.2 Daily maintenance of other laboratory equipment.