Job Description

We are a UKAS and IBMS accredited department serving a major university teaching hospital with many clinical specialties. The laboratories utilize state-of-the-art equipment. We provide a comprehensive range of Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory services and specialty diagnostic testing and reference work for leukaemia, haemostasis, thrombosis, and haemoglobinopathies.

About the Role

We are looking for a suitably motivated and enthusiastic individual ideally with Haematology laboratory experience. You will have active knowledge of laboratory working, including health and safety awareness and a basic practical and theoretical knowledge of both the routine and specialist methods employed.

Responsibilities

• Work Locations: You will be required to work at all Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites, dependent on the needs of the service. The department is looking for an individual to work across our Oxford Road Campus and Wythenshawe Hospital.
• Flexibility: You will be required to be flexible in working your contracted hours and adjust when necessary to meet the service needs of the department.
• Role: The Post holder will act as an Associate Practitioner assisting HCPC registered staff within the Laboratory Haematology Clinical Service.
• Duties:
  • Assistance: The post holder will be based in the Laboratory Haematology Clinical Service and work under both direct and indirect supervision in the department.
  • Sample Preparation: They will assist the Biomedical Scientist (BMS) by preparing and sorting patient samples, loading samples onto analysers, performing routine instrument maintenance, supervising medical laboratory assistants and trainee associate practitioners.
  • Specialized Tests: Perform a number of specialised and non-routine tests and procedures to a high degree of accuracy and precision using manual pipetting with a variety of specialised sample preparation techniques under the supervision of an HCPC registered BMS.
  • Stock Control: Assisting in stock control and adherence to External Quality Assurance schemes.
  • Device Operation: Be proficient in the use of automated devices, oversee their operation by Medical Laboratory Assistants, ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed and reviewed were required; Quality Control and Quality Assurance checks are performed.
  • Training: Will also be required to train and assess users as appropriate.