Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Histopathology department at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust to appoint a Medical Laboratory Assistant to our dedicated team.

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who is:

  • Well organised
  • Has a keen attention to detail
  • Can work individually and as part of a team.


To work as part of a team which provides a highly specialised clinical and technical histopathology service which supports the treatment and care of patients within the Trust and surrounding region.


  • Take receipt of and prepare a wide range of clinical specimens for analysis.
  • Carry out basic diagnostic tests preparation
  • Input of data into Computer System.
  • The production of high quality tissue sections for microscopic evaluation
  • To support the departments Biomedical scientist in delivery of the scientific and technical histopathology service


Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.


We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people.

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  • Outstanding patient care
  • Brilliant place to work
  • Leader in children's health


Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.

We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work.

This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place.

Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.

Laboratory

  • Preparing samples for dissection according to Standard Operating Procedure
  • Process cytological preparations according to Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Liaise with users regarding errors in patient and specimen identification, returning samples to the sender when appropriate and recording errors.
  • Safe and appropriate dispatched of post mortem samples to referral centres
  • Freezing of selected samples using liquid nitrogen and entering the details in the appropriate section of the register of frozen samples.
  • Take digital photographs of specimens using appropriate lighting and colouration methods.
  • Maintenance of various laboratory processing equipment. Monitoring and changing of reagents when required
  • Appropriate anatomical orientation of placental and post mortem tissue sample during embedding.
  • Production of high quality sections of placental and post mortem tissue samples, utilising high precision microtomes and attention to detail for the purpose of microscopic interpretation.
  • When necessary the post holder will be expected to replenish stock supplies of reagents, chemicals, stains and dyes used within the laboratory for specimen
Health and Safety

  • Involvement within the departments cleaning schedule.
  • Temperature monitoring of equipment and environment.
  • Pack, dispatch and receive laundry
Personal Development

  • To participate in Individual Development Review in accordance with Trust Policy.
  • To ensure departmental service improvement objectives are achieved through development of their personal knowledge and skills.
  • To undertake timely mandatory training as contractual obliged at a level relevant to the post holder's role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection

Trust Values

The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:

  • Compassion
  • leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
  • Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
  • Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
  • Excellence delivering a highquality standard of care


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