Job summary
The Trisomy Screening service in Clinical Pathology at Nottingham University Hospitals provides a screening chance of a pregnancy beingaffected by Down's, Edwards and Patau's syndromes for the antenatal populations of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. This is part of the National Foetal Anomaly Screening programme.
The laboratory team is looking torecruit a medical laboratory assistant to support this service.
Applications from hardworking, enthusiastic individuals with a keen eye for detail arewelcomed.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are to perform pre-analytical reception and processing duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparationof blood samples for analysis. Accurate entry of patient demographics and pregnancy details into the laboratory risk calculation software. Loadingof samples on to laboratory equipment and sample archiving. Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock levels, generalcleaning and waste disposal.
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is a large, teaching hospital comprising two sites, the Queens Medical Centre and the City Hospital.
With over 20,000 staff, NUH is one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population including maternity servicesThis role will be based in laboratories at City campus of NUH.
NUH offers a wide range of staff health and wellbeing activities and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participation in the safe and efficient delivery of Trisomy and pre-eclampsia diagnostic services in the Specialist Laboratory section of ClinicalPathology.This involves sample reception and booking-in of screening requests to the laboratory IT systems.Pre-and post analytical blood sample processing.Distribution of request cards, sample bottles and information leaflets to users.Preparation and dispatch of low chance screening letters.Clerical duties including filing, copying, monitoring screening email systems.Taking telephone queries.Housekeeping duties including general cleaning, waste disposal, stock control of laboratory supplies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participation in the safe and efficient delivery of Trisomy and pre-eclampsia diagnostic services in the Specialist Laboratory section of ClinicalPathology.This involves sample reception and booking-in of screening requests to the laboratory IT systems.Pre-and post analytical blood sample processing.Distribution of request cards, sample bottles and information leaflets to users.Preparation and dispatch of low chance screening letters.Clerical duties including filing, copying, monitoring screening email systems.Taking telephone queries.Housekeeping duties including general cleaning, waste disposal, stock control of laboratory supplies.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy grade 4 Mathematics
- Literacy grade 4 English
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of computer data entry
- Experience of health care records
Desirable
- Experience of NHS laboratory work
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Familiar with Laboratory IT systems
- Familiar with NHS processes.
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Evidence of handling telephone and email queries
- Able to follow written procedures accurately
Desirable
- Able to work as part of a team or under own initiative
- Willing to communicate problems to the appropriate staff
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Willing to perform a variety of tasks, some of which may be repetitive
Skills
Essential
- Accurate data transcription
- Manual dexterity and keyboard skills
Desirable
- Use of patient demographics
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy grade 4 Mathematics
- Literacy grade 4 English
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of computer data entry
- Experience of health care records
Desirable
- Experience of NHS laboratory work
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Familiar with Laboratory IT systems
- Familiar with NHS processes.
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Evidence of handling telephone and email queries
- Able to follow written procedures accurately
Desirable
- Able to work as part of a team or under own initiative
- Willing to communicate problems to the appropriate staff
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Willing to perform a variety of tasks, some of which may be repetitive
Skills
Essential
- Accurate data transcription
- Manual dexterity and keyboard skills
Desirable
- Use of patient demographics
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Clinical Pathology
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust City Campus, Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)