Medical Laboratory Assistant

4 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An opportunity has arisen to join the Willink laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in our sample reception team. The post is full time working Monday to Friday job share will be considered. The Willink Biochemical Genetics laboratory has a national and international reputation as a centre specialising in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with rare inherited metabolic disorders, particularly the lysosomal storage disorders. We are a UKAS and IBMS accredited department serving a major university teaching hospital with many clinical specialities The laboratory has close links with the clinical service and therefore laboratory staff can see how their work contributes to the care of these patients.

The Willink Biochemical Genetics laboratory is part of the Genomic Diagnostics Laboratory and offers a highly specialised biochemical diagnostic service, primarily serving Manchester and the Northwest region, but also receives many referrals from throughout the UK and overseas. The laboratory provides a wide range of biochemical tests for the diagnosis and screening of rare inherited metabolic diseases, including regional screening for approximately 60,000 newborns per year for 7 specific disorders.

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

This is an excellent opportunity to learn the skills necessary for working in a Healthcare science laboratory including practical, theoretical and team working skills. This role is responsible for performing a range of protocol driven tasks. You will work as part of a team responsible for delivering one part of the service.

The post holder is expected to work under remote supervision of registered Biomedical Scientist’s following defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Processing specimens, assisting with analytical techniques, and use of semi-automated equipment. Selection of appropriate reagents, calibrators for laboratory tests to be performed following departmental SOPs. The cleaning and disinfection of equipment and laboratory areas and the disposal of tissue and patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

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