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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have teamwork, communication, and organizational skills, be able to train others, improve lab processes, and possess excellent IT skills for digital slide scanning. Flexible working hours apply.
  • You will prepare samples in histopathology, support team training, enhance lab processes, implement digital slide scanning, and collaborate effectively within a rotating schedule.

Requirements

  • Medical Laboratory Technician in Cellular Pathology
  • The successful candidate will be working alongside Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists; the ability to work well in a team is of paramount importance.
  • The successful candidate will be required to have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  • They will be expected to provide training and support for the MLA team and any other member of staff where appropriate.
  • The candidate should be able to demonstrate a willingness to improve processes within the lab and contribute to the continual improvement of the department.
  • Excellent IT skills are a requirement for this post as the candidate will work alongside colleagues to implement digital slide scanning.
  • Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, this will be worked over a 6/7 day rotation including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

  • The role primarily involves working within the histopathology section of the laboratory, particularly in the microtomy section of the laboratory.
  • The successful candidate will be working alongside Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists; the ability to work well in a team is of paramount importance.
  • The successful candidate will be required to have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  • They will be expected to provide training and support for the MLA team and any other member of staff where appropriate.
  • The candidate should be able to demonstrate a willingness to improve processes within the lab and contribute to the continual improvement of the department.
  • Excellent IT skills are a requirement for this post as the candidate will work alongside colleagues to implement digital slide scanning.
  • Full training will be provided.
  • Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, this will be worked over a 6/7 day rotation including weekends and bank holidays.
  • This is an exciting time to join the Cellular Pathology Team; the department is currently validating digital slide scanners which will be maintained by the MLT team.
  • This is part of a wide scale project to digitalise Histopathology across the West Midlands.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Medical Laboratory Technician position?

The primary focus of the Medical Laboratory Technician position is to work within the histopathology section of the laboratory, particularly in the microtomy section, to support the team in providing histopathology services.

What skills are required for this role?

Good communication and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment.

Is training provided for new employees?

Yes, full training will be provided, particularly in regard to the implementation of digital slide scanning.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, worked over a 6/7 day rotation including weekends and bank holidays.

Will I be required to train other staff members?

Yes, the successful candidate will be expected to provide training and support for the MLA team and other staff members as appropriate.

What is the team environment like in the Cellular Pathology department?

The Cellular Pathology department is described as a friendly and supportive environment, aimed at providing the best possible service to patients across the region.

Are there opportunities for process improvement in this role?

Yes, the candidate should demonstrate a willingness to improve processes within the lab and contribute to the continual improvement of the department.

What type of requests does the department handle annually?

The department receives around 35,000 histopathology and non-gynaecological requests each year and performs over 120,000 tests.

What is the current project the Cellular Pathology team is involved in?

The team is currently validating digital slide scanners as part of a wide-scale project to digitalise Histopathology across the West Midlands.

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust runs the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.