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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

30d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You need strong organizational skills, the ability to work both in a team and independently, and a keen focus on accuracy and detail. Full training provided.
  • You will sort specimens, enter patient data, perform clerical tasks, handle sample preparation, operate digital scanners, and follow protocols and training requirements.

Requirements

  • You must possess good organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative. The work is interesting and varied and the emphasis is on accuracy and attention to detail. Full training will be given.

Responsibilities

  • To sort and identify specimens received in the Laboratory
  • To enter patient’s details and other data onto the computer
  • General clerical duties associated with the work of the Laboratory, including filing, telephone answering, photocopying etc.
  • Reception, recording and preparation of patient samples.
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties under supervision and according to protocols laid down
  • To attend mandatory training every two years.
  • Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust polices and procedures.
  • To load the digital pathology scanners

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Medical Laboratory Assistant position?

The position is full-time, consisting of 37.5 hours per week.

What types of samples will the Medical Laboratory Assistant be processing?

The post-holder will process samples including body fluids and human tissue.

Is training provided for this role?

Yes, full training will be given to the successful candidate.

What are some of the main duties of the Medical Laboratory Assistant?

Main duties include sorting and identifying specimens, entering patient details into the computer, performing general clerical duties, and supporting the preparation of patient samples.

What is the work environment like in the Cellular Pathology Department?

The department is well-equipped, fully computerized, and provides experience in various aspects of routine histology, diagnostic non-gynaecological cytology, and more.

Are there opportunities for advancement in this role?

Opportunities for advancement may be available through career development and training within the organization.

What benefits are offered to Medical Laboratory Assistants?

Benefits include between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS pension scheme membership, salary sacrifice schemes, and NHS staff discounts, among others.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

You can contact Rachel Rank, the Technical Head of Cellular Pathology, at rachel.rank@stockport.nhs.uk or Mr. Craig Corner, Senior BMS, at craig.corner@stockport.nhs.uk.

Do you actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, we encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented communities.

Is flexible working an option for this role?

Yes, we take requests for flexible working seriously and will consider any requests in line with the needs of the service.

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We run Stepping Hill Hospital, and other specialist centres, as well as community health services for Stockport. You can find telephone details of wards,  our services and view our main hospitals and community centres. Our stroke services have been officially ranked as the best in England – and urology and orthopaedic  services at Stepping Hill Hospital are highly-rated nationally. You can read our  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - Strategy - 2020-25  for our plans over the next five years. Read our Stockport NHS Foundation Trust corporate brochure 2019-20  for an overview of our organisation.  https://www.instagram.com/stockportnhs/https://www.instagram.com/stockportnhs/You can also explore a selection of our services by viewing our virtual tours. We are no ordinary trust. We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We are an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services to the people of Stockport, as well serving the populations of East Cheshire and the High Peak in North Derbyshire. We offer a number of specialist services and play a key partnership role with Greater Manchester, Stockport and East Cheshire. With an annual budget of around £300 million we provide healthcare for residents in Stockport, East Cheshire and North Derbyshire as well as patients we treat from other boroughs in Greater Manchester who choose our services. Stepping Hill Hospital first opened in 1905 and was a military hospital during the first World War. We now employ over 5,000 staff and were one of the first NHS trusts in the country to achieve foundation trust status in 2004. We are a specialist `hub` centre for emergency and high risk general surgery, one of only four in Greater Manchester and covering the South East sector of our region. Overall responsibility for delivering services rests with the Board of Directors. We are fully committed to being transparent and implementing the principles of Being Open and Honest.