University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Pathology Support Worker

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Job summary

Pathology Support Worker Biochemistry

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level and salary threshold.

Permanent 17.5 hours per week.

We are seeking applications from motivated, enthusiastic individuals to work as part of the Pathology Specimen Reception team. To provide an effective sample sorting, distribution preparation and data entry service to the Pathology Laboratory.

Main duties of the job

The post involves:-

- Receipt and identification of biological samples from Hospital and GP patients.

- Barcode labelling and data entry of confidential information for Blood Sciences onto the Pathology computer system (Masterlab)..

- Sorting and distribution of biological samples.

- Loading and unloading of samples onto the automated blood science track system.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-6921631

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Educat

Essential

  • Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSEs (in Maths, English and a Science subject)
  • Have an awareness of Health and Safety issues

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of Data Entry and IT systems

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality
  • Communicate effectively and accurately with all levels of staff.

Supporting Statement Question

Essential

  • Briefly explain your understanding of the role of MLA and the routine duties involved in the role
Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Educat

Essential

  • Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSEs (in Maths, English and a Science subject)
  • Have an awareness of Health and Safety issues

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of Data Entry and IT systems

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality
  • Communicate effectively and accurately with all levels of staff.

Supporting Statement Question

Essential

  • Briefly explain your understanding of the role of MLA and the routine duties involved in the role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specimen Reception Manager

Jill Edmondson

jill.edmondson@uhnm.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-6921631

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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