About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Medical Laboratory Technician in Cellular Pathology. You will support our friendly team to provide the best possible service to patients across the region.
Cellular Pathology is a busy department, receiving around 35000 histopathology and non-gynaecological requests each year and performing over 120000 tests.
You will be working alongside Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists; the ability to work well in a team is of paramount importance and good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure are required.
Part of the role will include providing training and support for the MLA team and any other member of staff where appropriate. T
Excellent IT skills are a requirement for this post as the candidate will work alongside colleagues to implement digital slide scanning. Full training will be provided.
Working hours are 35 hours per week, this will be worked over a 6/7 day rotation including weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
oThe role supports the hospital's laboratory service by helping with everyday tasks that keep tests running smoothly.oYou will handle patient samples, label them, enter details on the computer and prepare them for testing.oYou will work with different teams in Pathology and may move between the department's three laboratory sites.oYou will follow written and verbal instructions, keep good records and help look after equipment and supplies.oYou will take part in out-of-hours shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends, once trained.oYou must always follow safety rules and help keep the working area clean and well organised.
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack
Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
o Vocational Level 2 Qualification e.g., BTEC (or equivalent or higher) in an appropriate subject Microsoft Office proficiency
Desirable
Lean methodology training IBMS Certificate of Achievement part 1
Experience Essential
Data entry experience Access databases Data entry experience LIMS Evidence of training others Evidence of being able to prioritise duties
Desirable
Supervisory or mentoring experience
Skills Essential
Manual dexterity Interpersonal skills Able to work under pressure and remain calm Maintain duties requiring physical effort (similar to microtomy) for prolonged periods Capable of self-directed learning
Desirable
Experience of microtomy or embedding Able to identify improvements
Knowledge Essential
Theoretical knowledge of basic histology processes Awareness of H&S relating to cellular pathology Good understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
Awareness of basic medical terminology
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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)