Associate Practitioner - Histology

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will work in Paediatric Histopathology at Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on the Oxford Road Campus providing scientific support services to patients and customers. They will work alongside Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists contributing to the day to day running of the department

Working pattern is 7am-7pm Monday to Friday (in shifts)

Main duties of the job

  • They will be expected to take part in the day to day running of the department whilst rotating through the main laboratory and Immunohistochemistry.
  • To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
  • To remain competent in designated areas of the department and to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.
  • To maintain data integrity when enrolling samples on the laboratory information system following national and local guidelines.
  • Liaise with clinical staff to ensure optimal service delivery
  • Monitor use of reagents and consumables and ensure stock levels are maintained to ensure continuous service.
  • To assist in maintaining, calibrating and ensuring the appropriate quality control of highly complex laboratory equipment.
  • Communicate results as appropriate
  • To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & 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 30,000 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.

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-6989684*

Job locations

Paediatric Histopathology,

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll 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 at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll 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 at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Foundation degree in Healthcare Science/ Certificate of Achievement Part 2/ Apprenticeship Level 4 or equivalent scientific qualification relevant to the post.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of training & development within Histopathology.
  • Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to train other staff
  • Evidence of using complex laboratory equipment.
  • Understanding of Laboratory Health and Safety procedures and protocols

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
  • Effective at prioritising competing workloads, using time management skills.
  • Evidence of working as part of a team
  • Experience of Laboratory IT programmes for data entry and result entry.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Foundation degree in Healthcare Science/ Certificate of Achievement Part 2/ Apprenticeship Level 4 or equivalent scientific qualification relevant to the post.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of training & development within Histopathology.
  • Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to train other staff
  • Evidence of using complex laboratory equipment.
  • Understanding of Laboratory Health and Safety procedures and protocols

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
  • Effective at prioritising competing workloads, using time management skills.
  • Evidence of working as part of a team
  • Experience of Laboratory IT programmes for data entry and result entry.

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric Histopathology,

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric Histopathology,

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Biomedical Scientist

Meikee Cheung

meikee.cheung@mft.nhs.uk

01617012240

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-6989684*

Job locations

Paediatric Histopathology,

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Supporting documents

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