13 Oct
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester
Job description
Job summary
The Manchester Cytology Centre is looking for an Associate Practitioner to be responsible for ensuring the organisation and delivery of a coordinated and responsive cervical cytology sample reception and LBC processing service in a manner consistent with Trust and local policies, procedures and protocols.
Duties will include supporting the administration and management of the service, supervising MLAs ensuring that staff carry out their duties in accordance with established policies and procedures, training and first line management of staff including appraisals and other HR processes.
The post holder is required to support the department in delivering a comprehensive service over 6 days.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will supervise a team of MLAs in the Cervical Cytology section of the department.
They will provide support to MLAs, scientific and administrative assistance to Biomedical Scientists and Consultant staff in the receipt and processing of cervical screening samples.
They will direct, supervise and train MLAs and trainee staff as appropriate.
They will be competent in the use and trouble-shooting of a range of automated, semi-automated and manual instrumentation.
Confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £ & 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.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive;
our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes.
What's more,
we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.
This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.
Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at .
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Foundation degree in Healthcare Science, Certificate of Achievement Part 2, Apprenticeship Level 4, NHSCSP Certificate of Competence or equivalent qualification or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience.
Desirable
IT skills as evidenced by CLAIT / ECDL
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of training & development within a relevant pathology discipline.
- Have substantial working knowledge, both practical and theoretical of various methods employed within Laboratory Medicine
- Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to train other staff
- Competent to process specimens
- Evidence of using complex laboratory equipment.
- Understanding of Laboratory Health and Safety procedures and protocols.
Desirable
Experience of supervision and training.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate supervisory and staff management skills.
- Able to communicate information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Effective at prioritising competing workloads, using time management skills.
- Manual dexterity and hand eye coordination for procedures where accuracy and precision is required using manipulation of fine tools for troubleshooting equipment.
- Able to show self motivation and use initiative, recognising when to refer upwards
- Able to keep clear and accurate records, showing attention to detail and perform basic calculations
- Able to read, understand and follow written instructions and apply knowledge so as to undertake and assist in reporting on biomedical investigations.
- Ability to recognise and understand what good standards of quality are and apply them at all times.
- Experience of Laboratory IT programmes for data entry and result entry.
- IT skills : use of spread sheets, data bases and word processing
- Physical ability to move supplies, samples and storage units between floors utilising trolleys and lifts
Desirable
- Performance of manual laboratory techniques.
- Previous development of appropriate interpretative skills.
- Previous experience of using LIMS or ICE
Additional requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to work and hours which may vary according to departmental needs.
▶️ Associate Practitioner
🖊️ Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Manchester