Job summary
We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic individual to support the Microbiology Section by ensuring samples are registered and are ready for analysis. To help ensure reagents and media are ready for use and that the laboratory environment is maintained in an appropriate condition. To perform routine microbiological tasks of non-complex and routine nature.. The successful candidate will have excellent problem solving skills and will be able to show initiative.
Quality Control North West is part of Stockport Foundation Trust and is an NHS regional specialty department responsible for providing pharmaceutical quality control services to NHS and non-NHS clients. The laboratories at Stockport are well equipped and advanced in analytical instrumentation and are accredited to ISO 17025 by UKAS.
Main duties of the job
To receive, unpack and sort large numbers of environmental and pharmaceutical samples so as to enable accurate analysis and clear reporting by the Section.
To ensure sample documentation is complete, accurate and filed appropriately.
To register all samples on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), assign a unique sample identifier and ensure the analytical tests requested are assigned.
To sample raw materials from the Pharmaceutical Production Unit on request, ensuring no contamination of the bulk material. To ensure the correct hazard label is applied to the samples.
To assist in maintaining the laboratory environment by regular disinfection of laboratory surfaces and disposal of samples and microbiological waste.
To be responsible for the receipt and storage of media from suppliers, and the assembly and packing of media for onward distribution to a range of Pharmacy Aseptic and Production Units
To perform routine microbiological techniques requiring aseptic technique and a degree of manual dexterity, including sterility testing when the facility re-opens.
To manage the incubation of environmental samples, ensuring the samples are incubated promptly and safely at the correct temperatures for the correct amount of time.
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
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo receive, unpack and sort large numbers of environmental and pharmaceutical samples so as to enable accurate analysis and clear reporting by the Section.To ensure sample documentation is complete, accurate and filed appropriately.To register all samples on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), assign a unique sample identifier and ensure the analytical tests requested are assigned.To sample raw materials from the Pharmaceutical Production Unit on request, ensuring no contamination of the bulk material. To ensure the correct hazard label is applied to the samples.To assist in maintaining the laboratory environment by regular disinfection of laboratory surfaces and disposal of samples and microbiological waste.To be responsible for the receipt and storage of media from suppliers, and the assembly and packing of media for onward distribution to a range of Pharmacy Aseptic and Production UnitsTo perform routine microbiological techniques requiring aseptic technique and a degree of manual dexterity, including sterility testing when the facility re-opens.To manage the incubation of environmental samples, ensuring the samples are incubated promptly and safely at the correct temperatures for the correct amount of time.
CommunicationsTo participate in regular Section and departmental staff meetings.To communicate verbally with Production Unit and Pharmacy Aseptic Unit staff where necessary to resolve sample receipt problems.To communicate verbally to team members any urgent notices or special requests accompanying samples.
Responsibility for Patient CareTo help to ensure the microbiological safety of medicines prepared by the pharmaceutical production units and pharmacy aseptic units throughout the Greater Manchester area.
Planning and organisingTo plan work on a day-to-day basis in conjunction with the section head, ensuring duties are performed in a timely manner.
Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial ResourcesTo ensure good stock control of large amounts of microbiological media, and accurate recording of issues to clients.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and ImplementationTo contribute ideas regarding the work of the Section during staff meetings.To follow set procedures in accordance with the organisation Quality Manual
Responsibilities for data and information resourcesTo use the LIMS to register all samples received by the section. Production of daily reports listing all samples received.To maintain a database recording all stock items issued to clients, and to produce reports from this database when required by the Office Manager.To maintain accurate written records in line with the requirements of Good Laboratory Practice for own analytical work.
Physical Skills and EffortManual dexterityComputer data entryKeyboard skillsAseptic techniqueSome lifting of moderate weights involved.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo receive, unpack and sort large numbers of environmental and pharmaceutical samples so as to enable accurate analysis and clear reporting by the Section.To ensure sample documentation is complete, accurate and filed appropriately.To register all samples on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), assign a unique sample identifier and ensure the analytical tests requested are assigned.To sample raw materials from the Pharmaceutical Production Unit on request, ensuring no contamination of the bulk material. To ensure the correct hazard label is applied to the samples.To assist in maintaining the laboratory environment by regular disinfection of laboratory surfaces and disposal of samples and microbiological waste.To be responsible for the receipt and storage of media from suppliers, and the assembly and packing of media for onward distribution to a range of Pharmacy Aseptic and Production UnitsTo perform routine microbiological techniques requiring aseptic technique and a degree of manual dexterity, including sterility testing when the facility re-opens.To manage the incubation of environmental samples, ensuring the samples are incubated promptly and safely at the correct temperatures for the correct amount of time.
CommunicationsTo participate in regular Section and departmental staff meetings.To communicate verbally with Production Unit and Pharmacy Aseptic Unit staff where necessary to resolve sample receipt problems.To communicate verbally to team members any urgent notices or special requests accompanying samples.
Responsibility for Patient CareTo help to ensure the microbiological safety of medicines prepared by the pharmaceutical production units and pharmacy aseptic units throughout the Greater Manchester area.
Planning and organisingTo plan work on a day-to-day basis in conjunction with the section head, ensuring duties are performed in a timely manner.
Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial ResourcesTo ensure good stock control of large amounts of microbiological media, and accurate recording of issues to clients.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and ImplementationTo contribute ideas regarding the work of the Section during staff meetings.To follow set procedures in accordance with the organisation Quality Manual
Responsibilities for data and information resourcesTo use the LIMS to register all samples received by the section. Production of daily reports listing all samples received.To maintain a database recording all stock items issued to clients, and to produce reports from this database when required by the Office Manager.To maintain accurate written records in line with the requirements of Good Laboratory Practice for own analytical work.
Physical Skills and EffortManual dexterityComputer data entryKeyboard skillsAseptic techniqueSome lifting of moderate weights involved.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Similar type of job
- Work requiring manual dexterity
- Working to set procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Manual dexterity
- Computer data entry
- Ability to follow written procedures
- Keyboard skills
- Good record keeping
- Aseptic technique
- Ability to work with minimal supervision after training
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Some lifting of moderate weights involved
- Long periods of VDU work
- Working in aseptic environment
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant contaminated waste
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Similar type of job
- Work requiring manual dexterity
- Working to set procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Manual dexterity
- Computer data entry
- Ability to follow written procedures
- Keyboard skills
- Good record keeping
- Aseptic technique
- Ability to work with minimal supervision after training
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Some lifting of moderate weights involved
- Long periods of VDU work
- Working in aseptic environment
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant contaminated waste
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
