About this role
Job summary
Bank Cancer Pathway Tracker/ Admin Medical Laboratory Assistant
Band 2
Ad Hoc hours
Fixed Term - 3 months
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 tasks.You 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
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, i.e. 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 job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
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 in a health care or laboratory environment Experience of working as part of a team 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
Able to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and to a high level of accuracy Able to follow written instructions effectively and consistently Able to accurately and efficiently record information electronically and in the written form with a high level of accuracy Displays excellent customer service skills Displays excellent attention to detail Good communication skills written and verbal Good communication skills written and verbal Ability to demonstrate organisation skills and work on own initiative
Desirable
Good negotiation skills
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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping Hill Hospital
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)