Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to have a prior experience of working in a clinical diagnostic NHS laboratory or equivalent and will undertake routine laboratory duties across a designated work area (histology or molecular genetics) in accordance with a discipline rota. The post holder will use a wide range of highly specialised techniques in histology and molecular biology and provide support to the senior staff. Their work involves significant personal responsibility for accurate and timely processing of all patients samples, as delays may impact patient's management and access to treatment.
The post holder is expected to rotate between the histology and genetic section, to work independently and as part of the team to ensure efficient and effective processing of patient samples through these two sections. They will support the senior laboratory staff and, if needed, provide cover in other laboratory sections. They will be competent and adhere to SOPs and protocols that are in place, participate in the audit and keep up to date training record.
The post holder will contribute to the implementation, monitoring, improving and management of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance to UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
The post holder might be required to assist with any research activities undertaken by the NAC.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a biomedical science or equivalent subject
- Evidence of continuing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clinical data Track record of successfully working in a team
- Previous experience of working in a diagnostic environment with histopathological / molecular biology techniques
- A good level of expertise in the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Experience of project management
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and a willingness to keep skills up to date
- Ability to work under pressure, managing a variety of tasks
- Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative
- Proactive, well organised and responsible
- Precision and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Self-starter, motivated, able to work from own initiative and with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work
- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure, problem solve, prioritise and work to dead-lines
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a biomedical science or equivalent subject
- Evidence of continuing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clinical data Track record of successfully working in a team
- Previous experience of working in a diagnostic environment with histopathological / molecular biology techniques
- A good level of expertise in the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Experience of project management
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and a willingness to keep skills up to date
- Ability to work under pressure, managing a variety of tasks
- Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative
- Proactive, well organised and responsible
- Precision and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Self-starter, motivated, able to work from own initiative and with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work
- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure, problem solve, prioritise and work to dead-lines
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
