Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Christie Pathology Partnership (CPP) for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Blood Sciences department. We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic individual with an interest in developing services to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients. CPP is an excellent place to train and develop new skills, and further study will be supported.
Main duties of the job
Performing all designated duties within Pathology reception
in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high personal standards
and conform to Health and Safety regulations
Preparing and processing clinical specimens for biomedical
testing, within operating procedures and protocols.
To work within agreed quality standards of service delivery
and turnaround times under the supervision of the Pathology Reception Team
Leader.
To continue with personal development through academic or
practical experience.
Be able to rotate through all areas as required (dependent
on experience and training), performing all designated duties in accordance
with local working practices whilst maintaining high personal standards and
conforming to Health and Safety regulations.
Provide general advice to users of the pathology service,
for example, sample type, test availability.
Prepare samples for routine and specialist biomedical
investigations, working on own initiative to agreed protocols.
Participate in and assist with clinical trials, particularly
in sample receipt and preparation.
Propose changes to standard operating procedures as required
in order to develop and streamline the service or to reflect.
About us
The Christie Pathology Partnershipwas formed in 2014 and is a joint venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and SYNLAB, the largest provider of laboratory pathology and diagnostic services in Europe. We provide Pathology services for The Christie, which is the largest single cancer centre site in Europe and the first UK centre to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre. The Christie treat more than 60,000 patients a year.
SYNLAB is the European leader in delivery of high quality pathology testing and imaging services and operates in 36 countries across four continents, employing more than 20,000 members of staff and conducting approximately 500 million tests per annum.
SYNLAB in the UKis a trusted expert in clinical laboratory services, drug and alcohol testing and food testing. We provide a wide range of testing capabilities and advanced pathology services through to the most innovative molecular and genetic diagnostic tests available today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be able to rotate through all areas as required (dependent on experience and training), performing all designated duties inaccordance with local working practices whilst maintaining high personal standards and conforming to Health and Safetyregulations.
Provide general advice to users of the pathology service, for example, sample type, test availability.
Prepare samples for routine and specialist biomedical investigations, working on own initiative to agreed protocols.
Participate in and assist with clinical trials, particularly in sample receipt and preparation.
Propose changes to standard operating procedures as required in order to develop and streamline the service or to reflectother changes.
Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised
protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory.
Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methodsreferring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers
As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, responding appropriately to the needs of routineand urgent activities.
Encourage active participation in personal development, and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systemsby being a change advocate.
Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits andrecording through approved channels as required.
Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timelymanner as directed by senior staff.
Demonstrate on going competency against training plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be able to rotate through all areas as required (dependent on experience and training), performing all designated duties inaccordance with local working practices whilst maintaining high personal standards and conforming to Health and Safetyregulations.
Provide general advice to users of the pathology service, for example, sample type, test availability.
Prepare samples for routine and specialist biomedical investigations, working on own initiative to agreed protocols.
Participate in and assist with clinical trials, particularly in sample receipt and preparation.
Propose changes to standard operating procedures as required in order to develop and streamline the service or to reflectother changes.
Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised
protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory.
Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methodsreferring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers
As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, responding appropriately to the needs of routineand urgent activities.
Encourage active participation in personal development, and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systemsby being a change advocate.
Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits andrecording through approved channels as required.
Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timelymanner as directed by senior staff.
Demonstrate on going competency against training plans.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- 4 GCSE at Grade C or equivalent, including Maths and English
- A high degree of accuracy & numeracy
- An ability to communicate with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and organisations
- Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- 4 GCSE at Grade C or equivalent, including Maths and English
- A high degree of accuracy & numeracy
- An ability to communicate with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and organisations
- Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities
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.