NHS
Laboratory Assistant,Blood Sciences (CPP)
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Job Description
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- 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 other 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 methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
- Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers.
- Encourage active participation in personal development, and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate.
- Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits and recording 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 timely manner as directed by senior staff.
- Demonstrate on going competency against training plans.
- 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 other 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 methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
- Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers.
- Encourage active participation in personal development, and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate.
- Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits and recording 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 timely manner as directed by senior staff.
- Demonstrate on going competency against training plans.
- 4 GCSE at Grade C or equivalent, including Maths and English
- Working knowledge of the receipt and preparation of samples for biomedical testing
- A high degree of accuracy & numeracy
- An ability to communicate with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and organisation
- Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities
- 4 GCSE at Grade C or equivalent, including Maths and English
- Working knowledge of the receipt and preparation of samples for biomedical testing
- A high degree of accuracy & numeracy
- An ability to communicate with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and organisation
- Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities
Job summary
The Medical Laboratory Assistant at The Christie Pathology Partnership supports the Blood Sciences department by preparing and processing clinical specimens, maintaining laboratory standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols. The role involves working under supervision, using laboratory systems, and contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
About us
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.
The Christie Pathology Partnership was 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 in the UK is 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.
Details
Date posted
18 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,615 to £24,276 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
165
Job locations
550 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
GB-MAN
M20 4BX
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Skills
Essential
Skills
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie Pathology Partnership LLP
Address
550 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
GB-MAN
M20 4BX
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie Pathology Partnership LLP
Address
550 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
GB-MAN
M20 4BX
Employer's website
About the company
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