Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our immunology team, who will assist with the daily maintenance and sample analysis in Immunology. To follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to each section/area.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To assist with the daily maintenance and sample analysis in Immunology. To follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to each section/area/
To make and receive routine telephone calls to/from GPs, medical, nursing and other healthcare staff.
To prepare biological material collected from patients, including blood samples for analysis and analyse these following a standard operating procedure.
To assist Autoantibodies as and when required with the receipt of samples, sample preparation, request data entry and to make and receive telephone calls from other healthcare staff.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work together with senior staff and support staff in all sections of the laboratory to produce a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective service.
The post holder will support the timely processing of patient samples serving all those patients attending University Hospital Plymouth (UHP), PCTs representing 100 General Practices and specialist assays referred to us from other Trusts within the Peninsula.
Going forward as UHP Pathology department works to deliver its vision then there will be an expectation of interdepartmental working across various Pathology departments.
For full list of duties, please refer to attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work together with senior staff and support staff in all sections of the laboratory to produce a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective service.
The post holder will support the timely processing of patient samples serving all those patients attending University Hospital Plymouth (UHP), PCTs representing 100 General Practices and specialist assays referred to us from other Trusts within the Peninsula.
Going forward as UHP Pathology department works to deliver its vision then there will be an expectation of interdepartmental working across various Pathology departments.
For full list of duties, please refer to attached job description
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven understanding of patient confidentiality
- Proven knowledge of Health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of tests performed and sent away by the department
- Proven technical skills in a pathology laboratory
Qualtifications
Essential
- GCSE's 9-4 (A-C) in Maths & English
Desirable
- Appropriate NVQ -in either Business and Admin or laboratory based
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
- Proven ability to effectively organise and prioritise own work
- Maintain accuracy and precision whilst working within a busy environment
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of laboratory information management systems
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven understanding of patient confidentiality
- Proven knowledge of Health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of tests performed and sent away by the department
- Proven technical skills in a pathology laboratory
Qualtifications
Essential
- GCSE's 9-4 (A-C) in Maths & English
Desirable
- Appropriate NVQ -in either Business and Admin or laboratory based
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
- Proven ability to effectively organise and prioritise own work
- Maintain accuracy and precision whilst working within a busy environment
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of laboratory information management systems
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).
