Job summary
NMCPS Histology Medical Laboratory Assistant Band 3 Royal Stoke University Hospital Cellular Pathology department Working pattern - 7 day service with 3 shift patterns Monday through Friday. Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays run a 1 shift system.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based in Cellular Pathology Department at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-On-Trent.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, competent and versatile individuals to join our dedicated, busy and friendly department.
To perform the laboratory duties required in the analysis of histological and diagnostic cytology clinical specimens, in order to ensure effective patient diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. The post holder will fulfil the departmental objective of a delivering a service run over 7 days with good quality analytical and interpretive laboratory provision to benefit of patient care.
The post holder will be required to work as part of a large team, providing support to our Biomedical Scientists and Histopathologists within the department. The post holder will rotate through all sections of our laboratory and undertake data input and extract, specimen handling and processing, section cutting and routine and specialist (Immunocytochemistry) staining, non gynae cytology, and administrative duties. They will also be required to have good numerical accuracy and dexterity when numerical filing tissue blocks, slides and request cards plus maintaining and updating spread sheets. Please see the attached Job Description for the full list of duties for this role.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Services (NMCPS) formed in December 2020 and is a network collaboration between The University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM), Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts (MCHFT). UHNM are the host provider of the network. The Cellular pathology department is situated on the Royal Stoke site.
This post is suitable for someone who is highly motivated, proactive, enthusiastic, a good team worker with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. The ability to prioritise tasks together with effective communication is essential. You should have a methodical and organised approach to work and be able to work under your own initiative once fully trained.
A good general education demonstrable at GCSE level or equivalent is required with a sound knowledge of Microsoft computer packages (Word and Excel) and experience of data input, extract and manipulation. Basic knowledge of Health and Safety, confidentiality and data quality is essential to this role. You must be numerate and able to handle numbers accurately and without error. A willingness to undertake in house training and development is an essential. Previous laboratory experience is preferable but not crucial as in house training will be given to enable the successful applicant to meet the requirements of the job.
This is a busy department with a combined workload across the NMCPS network of approximately 80,000 Histology requests per annum.You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and committed to providing a class leading diagnostic service to our patients. We are looking for an experienced, competent and versatile individual with proven experience all aspects of routine Histology. The service has full UKAS ISO: 15189 accreditation and holds the relevant HTA licenses. Our laboratory is an IBMS accredited training laboratory. We are committed to developing staff of all grades to ensure a high standard of quality.
Cellular Pathology has received significant investment over the previous year and is currently implementing Vantage tracking, SMART automation, Digital Pathology and a new LIMS. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of advances within Histology.
The hospitals within the network are located in very desirable areas to live; surrounded by historical market towns and countryside. The Peak District and the Welsh borders are within easy reach and there are also excellent transport links allowing easy access into Manchester, Birmingham, Chester, Liverpool and London. There are some excellent schools, wonderful restaurants and a wealth of social and health activities available in the surrounding areas.
Flexible working, including agile working, is supported by the department.
See Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed description of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Services (NMCPS) formed in December 2020 and is a network collaboration between The University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM), Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts (MCHFT). UHNM are the host provider of the network. The Cellular pathology department is situated on the Royal Stoke site.
This post is suitable for someone who is highly motivated, proactive, enthusiastic, a good team worker with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. The ability to prioritise tasks together with effective communication is essential. You should have a methodical and organised approach to work and be able to work under your own initiative once fully trained.
A good general education demonstrable at GCSE level or equivalent is required with a sound knowledge of Microsoft computer packages (Word and Excel) and experience of data input, extract and manipulation. Basic knowledge of Health and Safety, confidentiality and data quality is essential to this role. You must be numerate and able to handle numbers accurately and without error. A willingness to undertake in house training and development is an essential. Previous laboratory experience is preferable but not crucial as in house training will be given to enable the successful applicant to meet the requirements of the job.
This is a busy department with a combined workload across the NMCPS network of approximately 80,000 Histology requests per annum.You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and committed to providing a class leading diagnostic service to our patients. We are looking for an experienced, competent and versatile individual with proven experience all aspects of routine Histology. The service has full UKAS ISO: 15189 accreditation and holds the relevant HTA licenses. Our laboratory is an IBMS accredited training laboratory. We are committed to developing staff of all grades to ensure a high standard of quality.
Cellular Pathology has received significant investment over the previous year and is currently implementing Vantage tracking, SMART automation, Digital Pathology and a new LIMS. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of advances within Histology.
The hospitals within the network are located in very desirable areas to live; surrounded by historical market towns and countryside. The Peak District and the Welsh borders are within easy reach and there are also excellent transport links allowing easy access into Manchester, Birmingham, Chester, Liverpool and London. There are some excellent schools, wonderful restaurants and a wealth of social and health activities available in the surrounding areas.
Flexible working, including agile working, is supported by the department.
See Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed description of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject.
Desirable
- Knowledge across range of biomedical procedures acquired through training to NVQ level 2 or equivalent, a suitable Apprenticeship such as Clinical Laboratory Support or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1.
Communications and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Provide and receive routine information, to inform work colleagues, patients, clients.
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Judgements involving facts or situations, some requiring analysis.
Desirable
- Resolves day to day issues eg: mislabelled or mislaid specimens.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Organises own day to day work tasks or activities/plan and organised straightforward activities, some ongoing.
Desirable
- Prioritises urgent and emergency workload/plans in an area.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important; manipulation of fine tools, materials.
- Hand eye co-ordination, speed and accuracy required when inoculating specimens and pipetting accurately.
Financial & Physical Resources
Essential
- Safe use of equipment other than equipment used personally; maintain stock control.
Desirable
- Cleaning equipment for use by others, order supplies.
Human Resources
Essential
- Demonstrate own activities to new or less experienced employees/day to day supervision.
Desirable
- Demonstrates own duties/co-ordinates other clinical support workers, provides advice and guidance, basic training.
Information Resources
Essential
- Data entry, text processing, storage of data.
Mental Effort
Essential
- Frequent concentration, work pattern predictable/occasional prolonged concentration.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject.
Desirable
- Knowledge across range of biomedical procedures acquired through training to NVQ level 2 or equivalent, a suitable Apprenticeship such as Clinical Laboratory Support or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1.
Communications and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Provide and receive routine information, to inform work colleagues, patients, clients.
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Judgements involving facts or situations, some requiring analysis.
Desirable
- Resolves day to day issues eg: mislabelled or mislaid specimens.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Organises own day to day work tasks or activities/plan and organised straightforward activities, some ongoing.
Desirable
- Prioritises urgent and emergency workload/plans in an area.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important; manipulation of fine tools, materials.
- Hand eye co-ordination, speed and accuracy required when inoculating specimens and pipetting accurately.
Financial & Physical Resources
Essential
- Safe use of equipment other than equipment used personally; maintain stock control.
Desirable
- Cleaning equipment for use by others, order supplies.
Human Resources
Essential
- Demonstrate own activities to new or less experienced employees/day to day supervision.
Desirable
- Demonstrates own duties/co-ordinates other clinical support workers, provides advice and guidance, basic training.
Information Resources
Essential
- Data entry, text processing, storage of data.
Mental Effort
Essential
- Frequent concentration, work pattern predictable/occasional prolonged concentration.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
STOKE ON TRENT
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
