Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant

at  Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

The Department of Histology is seeking applicants for the above role to work in our busy diagnostics department. Histology is the study of human tissues removed in surgery in order to identify the presence of disease.
The role requires a high attention to detail and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with scientists and Consultant Pathologists. A friendly and team orientation outlook is required as this role is one of 10 within the department.
Specific scientific training is not required. Experience of laboratory work would be advantageous but not necessary for the right candidate. Full on the job training would be given. For clarity, this is not a Trainee BMS role and applicants are invited and welcomed from a diverse background of training and experience.
Responsibilities and duties include specimen receipt, quality checks and data entry, preparation of workstations for dissection, assisting Scientist and Consultants during dissection, administration of laboratory areas, maintenance of equipment and collation of completed cases for release for diagnosis.
Rotation to our satellite departments at St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey or Frimley Park Hospital will form part of this role.
An informal visit to the department prior to application is encouraged
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn’t the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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To participate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective Histology service within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.

• Participates in the provision of a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services across a range of scientific disciplines.
• Required to communicate with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives and commercial suppliers
• Required to operate sophisticated, automated laboratory equipment and perform manual techniques under supervision

Please refer the Job description for details