Cancer Pathway Tracker/ Admin Medical Laboratory Assistant

3 weeks ago


Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

FULL TIME POST - HOURS PER WEEK

The Cellular Pathology Department has a vacancy for a Cancer Pathway Tracker/Admin Medical Laboratory Assistant to work full time hours supporting the Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists.

The post-holder will monitor cancer pathway samples and facilitate their progress throughout the Cellular pathology department to ensure timely and efficient turnaround, liaising with Cancer services, Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists. As this is a combined role the time will be split between this duty and an admin MLA role, whose main responsibilities include, archiving slides and blocks, answering phone calls and emails, preparing MDT's and general administrative must possess good organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative. The work is interesting and varied and the emphasis is on accuracy and attention to detail. Full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To update Cancer Services Pathology Escalation spreadsheet as appropriate, ensuring all relevant information is available for the PTL meetings. General clerical duties associated with the work of the Laboratory, including filing, telephone answering, photocopying etc. To ensure Pathology diagnostic tests have been correctly identified as "Cancer Pathway" and prioritised accordingly. To work closely with cancer services and Cellular Pathology technical and clinical team. To ensure office policy is adhered to, telephones answered promptly, queries dealt with promptly and being courteous at all times to all members of staff.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Job description

Job responsibilities

The Cellular Pathology Department has a vacancy for a Cancer Pathway Tracker/Admin Medical Laboratory Assistant to work full time hours supporting the Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists.

The post-holder will monitor cancer pathway samples and facilitate their progress throughout the Cellular pathology department to ensure timely and efficient turnaround, liaising with Cancer services, Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists. As this is a combined role the time will be split between this duty and an admin MLA role, whose main responsibilities include, archiving slides and blocks, answering phone calls and emails, preparing MDT's and general administrative must possess good organisational skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative. The work is interesting and varied and the emphasis is on accuracy and attention to detail. Full training will be given.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

GCSE standard Maths/English /Science

Desirable

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of data inputting Knowledge of laboratory processes

Desirable

Awareness of national cancer waiting times Knowledge of the work of a Cellular Pathology department

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment Experience of working in health care or lab environment Experience of filing and record keeping Use of Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience of stock control Previous cancer tracker experience Knowledge of laboratory database

skills and abilities

Essential

Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work Organisational skills Excellent attention to detail Previous admin role

Desirable

Experience of working in NHS hospital

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