Medical Laboratory Assistant

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Job summary

Sample Reception Medical Laboratory Assistant Blood Sciences is looking for a part time (15 hours) Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in the busy Sample Reception area at Queen Alexandra Hospital. The Department of Blood Sciences provides a comprehensive Haematology and Biochemistry service to the local population and a range of specialised services to a wider area. We aim to provide a user friendly, efficient and timely service to allow clinical decisions regarding the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease to be made rapidly. We have a team of clinical staff with an extremely wide range of experience and knowledge readily available to provide interpretation and advice on patient's blood test results. The staff in Sample Reception provide essential support to all Pathology departments but more closely with Blood Sciences. Sample Reception staff are responsible for the receipt and preparation of blood samples incldung all pre analytical checks.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have good typing skills and should have experience with data input and a good telephone manner. If you have a passion for working together for patients within a non-clinical role then working in the Blood Sciences, Sample Reception department is a great place to make a positive difference to the patient experience.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Date posted

09 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£8,953 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

REF164D

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Cosham

PO63LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive patient samples and request forms according to departmental procedure, including entry of patient requests into the laboratory information system and loading analytical systems Monitor and maintain basic laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, fridges and freezers Ensure adequate supplies of laboratory consumables and process deliveries of goods accordingly Store, retrieve and dispose of samples in accordance with departmental procedures Respond to telephone and face-to-face enquiries in a polite and efficient manner Undertake filing and scanning of patient records as required Ensure all required laboratory documentation is completed in a timely and efficient manner Contribute to the work of the laboratory as an effective team member, following all relevant policies and procedures Monitor, promote and adhere to Trust and Departmental Health and Safety requirements including correct disposal of waste and control of infection hazard Adhere to all relevant Blood Sciences Quality Standards Participate in Annual Personal Development Review (APDR) and undergo any professional development requirements, including statutory and mandatory training requirements

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent level of education including English Language

Experience

Essential

Experience with electronic handling of data.
Fluent and accurate keyboard skills.

Desirable

Previous laboratory or administrative experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent level of education including English Language

Experience

Essential

Experience with electronic handling of data.
Fluent and accurate keyboard skills.

Desirable

Previous laboratory or administrative experience.

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.