Band 5 Laboratory Technician

Royal Free; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a laboratory technician to work in histology and molecular genetics. The role involves routine laboratory duties, ensuring timely processing of patient samples, and contributing to quality management systems. Candidates should have prior experience in a clinical diagnostic setting and ability to work both independently and in a team. This position offers significant responsibility in patient management and compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinical diagnostic NHS laboratory or equivalent.
• Ability to rotate between histology and genetic sections.
• Competence in following SOPs and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine laboratory duties across histology or molecular genetics.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of patient samples.
• Contribute to the implementation of Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder is required to have prior experience of working in a clinical diagnostic NHS laboratory or equivalent and will undertake routine laboratory duties across a designated work area (histology or molecular genetics) in accordance with a discipline rota. The post holder will use a wide range of highly specialised techniques in histology and molecular biology and provide support to the senior staff. Their work involves significant personal responsibility for accurate and timely processing of all patients samples, as delays may impact patient’s management and access to treatment.

The post holder is expected to rotate between the histology and genetic section, to work independently and as part of the team to ensure efficient and effective processing of patient samples through these two sections. They will support the senior laboratory staff and, if needed, provide cover in other laboratory sections. They will be competent and adhere to SOPs and protocols that are in place, participate in the audit and keep up to date training record.

The post holder will contribute to the implementation, monitoring, improving and management of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance to UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

The post holder might be required to assist with any research activities undertaken by the NAC.

For more information please follow link to the Royal Free London jobs site for the current vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine laboratory duties across histology or molecular genetics within a designated work area.
• Work with a wide range of highly specialised techniques in histology and molecular biology.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of patient samples to support patient management and treatment decisions.
• Rotate between histology and genetic sections; work independently and as part of a team; provide cover in other sections when required.
• Adhere to SOPs and protocols; participate in audits; maintain up-to-date training records.
• Contribute to the implementation, monitoring, and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
• Assist with research activities as required by the NAC.

Qualifications

• Prior experience of working in a clinical diagnostic NHS laboratory or equivalent.
• Ability to rotate between histology and genetic sections; work independently and as part of a team.
• Competence in following SOPs and protocols; ability to participate in audits and maintain training records.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 15189 standards.
• Willingness to assist with research activities if required.