Assistant Technical Officer

The successful candidate will participate in core laboratory duties including receiving and processing patients samples, data entry, assisting at tissue dissection, equipment operation and maintenance, managing laboratory waste disposal, digital scanning of slides, referrals to specialist centres and microtomy among other tasks. Training will be given to achieve competency.

Communication and relationship skills

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Liaise closely with departmental technical, administrative, and clinical staff to ensure that all technical work is performed to required standards.

Core responsibilities

• To establish effective and collaborative working relationships with key staff.
• To organise and prioritise your daily duties in the provision of a quality service.
• To be accountable for your actions and maintain high personal standards of work.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with department and trust health and safety and risk management policies.
• To maintain a high standard of confidentiality and always comply with relevant Trust policies.
• Perform requested tests in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
• Please refer to the Job Description for further details.