Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join this dynamic and internationally respected EQA programme based within the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
The individual will be required to work with other healthcare scientists and administrative staff in the area of Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy by delivering an efficient and responsive EQA service to UK and international clinical laboratories.
This is a non-patient facing role within UK NEQAS and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that will ideally suit an individual looking to join an internationally respected team and be exposed to new and exciting developments.
*** THIS VACANCY MAY BE CLOSED EARLY DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ***
Main duties of the job
Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the preparation, manufacture, suitability and distribution of EQA materialo To assist in data entry into the UK NEQAS IIA IT systemso Adhere to all Trust, Directorate and Service Policieso Store, retrieve and dispose of biological material according to the relevant procedureso Deal with direct queries from Medical and Scientific Staff and other Service Users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessaryo Assist scientific staff in laboratory activities, including the correlation, analysis and scientific report of EQA data
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research. As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above (or equivalent experience/quals)
Desirable
- Other I.T. literacy including Microsoft Office at intermediate or advanced level.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Good working knowledge of MS Word and Excel spreadsheets.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a laboratory environment
- Understanding of quality management systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard and basic IT skills
- Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
- Evidence of good manual dexterity
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis
Desirable
- Ability to work under limited supervision
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Prepared to work flexibly as required
Values and behaviours (PROUD)
Essential
- Patients first - Understanding of how laboratory services are part of the patient pathway and impact on patient care
- Respectful - Developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
- Ownership - Understand the need to accept responsibility for own actions and ensure accuracy and attention to detail
- Unity - Ability to work as part of a team
- Delivery - Ability to work within defined timescales
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above (or equivalent experience/quals)
Desirable
- Other I.T. literacy including Microsoft Office at intermediate or advanced level.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Good working knowledge of MS Word and Excel spreadsheets.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a laboratory environment
- Understanding of quality management systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard and basic IT skills
- Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
- Evidence of good manual dexterity
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis
Desirable
- Ability to work under limited supervision
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Prepared to work flexibly as required
Values and behaviours (PROUD)
Essential
- Patients first - Understanding of how laboratory services are part of the patient pathway and impact on patient care
- Respectful - Developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
- Ownership - Understand the need to accept responsibility for own actions and ensure accuracy and attention to detail
- Unity - Ability to work as part of a team
- Delivery - Ability to work within defined timescales
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
