Bio-Skills Laboratory Co-ordinator

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit a Bio-Skills Laboratory Co-Ordinator to work 30 hours per week. The role is primarily Monday - Friday but does involve weekend working.

This role covers a wide range of duties relating to the co-ordination and running of cadaveric workshops within the Bioskills Laboratory. It includes both technical and clerical duties. Providing efficient and accurate support to Wrightington Consultants, other Trust colleagues and Industry Partners.

A key aspect of this role is the ability to work in an emotionally challenging environment with the ability to handle prosected human cadaveric specimens. With a responsibility to uphold the legal regulations as set out by the Human Tissue Authority

This role covers a wide range of duties associated with the supervision of the Bioskills Lab. There are aspects of this role that will involve the management and physical handling of prosected human cadaveric tissue which some may find emotionally challenging, this includes the removal and cleaning of bodily fluids and tissue. Exposure to unpleasant odours and visually upsetting scenes.

Recording of information is a key part of this role. Maintaining accurate records and some data entry for multiple databases will be a key role within the post holders’ duties to support statutory compliance with the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), Governance and other relevant quality standards.

Maintain HTS statutory documentation relating to cadaver information and records, including processing movement of cadavers from receipt to disposal. Ensure accurate completion of all documentation and records, participate fully in all compliance audits and produce compliance reports as required.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high‑quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe thathappy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high‑quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Keyresultsfromthejobholder

· TodeliveraqualityservicetousersoftheBioskillslaboratoryinaprofessionalmanner.

· Ensure the application of privacy, dignity and compliance of confidentiality when undertaking responsibilities.

· To maintain accurate and complete documentation to support compliance with HTA governance,localstandardoperatingproceduresandotherrelevantqualitystandards.

· Responsible for the preparation of the bioskills laboratory for cadaveric workshops.

· Responsible for maintaining and ensuring equipment used is fit for purpose.

· Responsibleformanagingstocklevelsofconsumablesandorderingaccordingly.

· Responsible for the co-ordination, receipt and putting away of deliveries.

· Toactivelyparticipateinthedevelopmentoflocalstandardoperatingproceduresandaudit of practice.

· Toassistsurgeonswithpre-dissectionofcadaverictissueinpreparationforteachingpurposes.

· MaintainingcleanlinessandhygienewithintheBioskillsLaboratoryincludingremovaland cleaning of surgical areas, tissue and bodily fluids.

· Responsibleformaintainingthequalityofcadaverictissuethroughappropriatecleaning and understanding of the freeze/thaw process.

· ResponsibleforthelegaldisposalofspentspecimensinaccordancewithHTAandtrust waste policies.Responsibleforcrossreferencingpaperworkrelatingtocadaverictissue,checkingserial numbers correlate to specimens and infectious diseases screening checkshave been carried out and are acceptable for lab use.

• Respond quickly and appropriately to any lab misuse or accidents.To provide efficient and accurate support to Wrightington Consultants and doctors. Responsible for ensuring equipment used by lab attendees is done so appropriately and with care.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To be able to plan and priorities in line with service demands whilst assisting colleagues to meet departmental requirements associated with HTA Compliance, Governance and other Quality Standards and targets relating to service provision.
• Actively promote and support good practice within the Bio-Skills laboratory and maintain compliance with local standard operating procedures. Ensuring visitors do not breach HTA or local SOP guidelines.
• Observing and recording highly sensitive information during cadaveric workshop activity. Being available to meet with reps, consultants and other lab users to plan workshops, eg: arranging access for set-up, making up instrument trays, calculating correct specimen thawing times.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• Maintain daily contact with varying disciplines of staff both external and internal to the Trust.
• Use various methods of communication – written, email, telephone and scanning to facilitate service provision.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners to aid the running of laboratory workshops.
• Report any process or system failures through to the line manager. Report any incidents via Datix and submit to line manager.
• Ensure accurate recording of information and related data onto required databases. Accurate interpretation of PAS and HIS information if required.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is fit for purpose, reporting any issues to line manager. To alert line manager and relevant colleagues to shortages of supplies and services

Responsibility for Finance

• Order laboratory consumables via the NHS Supplies website in accordance with departmental budgets.
• Use departmental resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure correct waste streams are used to support the Trust waste policies

Responsibility for Human Resources

• Comply with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct and to ensure there is a clear awareness of how reporting procedures ae managed and implemented within their own area of work / responsibility.
• To participate in own personal development and develop a route planner in order to maintain and achieve sustained progression in the role.

Responsibility for Teaching

• To be involved in any job-related training to maintain quality standards including e-mandatory training.
• To have a good understanding of the trust information systems.
• To maintain personal administration competency and professionalism by following recognised professional routes and attending courses where appropriate
• You will be openly expected to share knowledge and information with colleagues.

This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026