Job summary
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Pathology and also in clinical areas following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including the Pathology Quality Policy, to provide clerical and technical support to Biomedical Scientists in order to ensure a high quality service in all areas of Point of Care Testing (POCT).
Main duties of the job
The tasks will include; sample receipt and preparation, operation and maintenance of POCT equipment and updating of information systems.
To work within written Policies and Procedures, especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality.
To undertake reception duties as and when required.
To offer support and guidance to Pathology Support Workers
To be an efficient and flexible member of the POCT team assisting in the delivery of the service.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject.
- Relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent. A suitable Apprenticeship such as Clinical Laboratory Support. The IBMS Certificate of Achievement.
- Awareness of Health and Safety matters
- Basic level of theoretical technical knowledge of the role.
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality.
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support.
Knowledge,Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- To have intermediate and accurate IT skills.
- Have good manual dexterity skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Basic analytical skills with an ability to work in a methodical and systematic way.
- Work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
- Work individually and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional personal presentation and manner.
- Prepared to work flexibly including participating in weekend and other out of hours rotas as necessary.
- Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
- Full Valid UK Driving Licence.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and a Science subject.
- Relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent. A suitable Apprenticeship such as Clinical Laboratory Support. The IBMS Certificate of Achievement.
- Awareness of Health and Safety matters
- Basic level of theoretical technical knowledge of the role.
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality.
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support.
Knowledge,Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- To have intermediate and accurate IT skills.
- Have good manual dexterity skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Basic analytical skills with an ability to work in a methodical and systematic way.
- Work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
- Work individually and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional personal presentation and manner.
- Prepared to work flexibly including participating in weekend and other out of hours rotas as necessary.
- Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
- Full Valid UK Driving Licence.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
