Medical Technical Officer
PureLab-UK - London
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

PureLab-UK in Central London is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

We have an opportunity for an Medical Technical Officer to join their team of staff in the Histology department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Purelab-UK is seeking a motivated and reliable Medical Technical Officer (MTO) to join our Histology laboratory team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic Histology services and will participate in extended working shifts, weekend working, and Bank Holiday rotas.

Duties of this role include:

• Undertake a defined range of technical laboratory procedures under the direction and appropriate supervision of Biomedical Scientists and in accordance with your demonstrated competencies.

• Undertake technical activities associated with the preparation and processing of tissue and cytology specimens where appropriately trained and competent.

• Support the receipt, identification, preparation and processing of patient specimens in accordance with laboratory procedures.

• Ensure specimens are appropriately labelled, matched to accompanying information and prepared for the correct laboratory pathway

• Contribute to a strong culture of quality and patient safety throughout PureLab-UK.

• Operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation for which you have been appropriately trained and assessed as competent.

• Ensure appropriate stocks of laboratory reagents, consumables and other materials are available to support uninterrupted service delivery.

• Archive tissue specimens, blocks, slides and other laboratory materials accurately and in accordance with departmental procedures and retention requirements.

• Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other relevant laboratory systems in accordance with authorised procedures.

• Participate fully in laboratory training, competency and development programmes.

• Work collaboratively with Biomedical Scientists, Senior Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants, Pathologists, managers and other colleagues to provide a responsive laboratory service.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Relevant laboratory experience within a diagnostic, healthcare, scientific or similarly regulated environment, or demonstrable technical laboratory knowledge appropriate to the role.

• Appropriate science-based qualification, such as an NVQ Level 3, BTEC, A Level, laboratory science qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

• Demonstrable experience or aptitude in performing practical laboratory techniques requiring accuracy, precision and attention to detail.

• Ability to follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures and work consistently within defined protocols.

• Good understanding of the importance of specimen identification, traceability and accurate record keeping.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain concentration when undertaking repetitive or technically demanding tasks.

• Good numeracy and literacy skills, including the ability to undertake calculations required for reagent and solution preparation.

• Ability to use laboratory IT systems or other computerised systems accurately and confidently.

• Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.

• Minimum 2 years' experience working within a Histology laboratory.

• Good practical experience in:
  - Specimen receipt and accessioning.
  - Tissue processing.
  - Tissue embedding.
  - Slide preparation.
  - Routine histological staining.
  - Immunohistochemistry (IHC) support processes.
  - Coverslipping and slide distribution.
  - Equipment maintenance and cleaning

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy