Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work as a Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant in Specimen Reception and the Blood Sciences Laboratory as required.
Your duties will include receipt, sorting and processing of samples. Entering requests onto the laboratory computer system, Telepath. Previous NHS and laboratory experience is desirable, further training will be given.
Please be aware that although this is a laboratory post, this is not a training position for Biomedical Scientist.
Specimen Reception is within the Pathology Department at Kettering General Hospital.
Kettering General NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated to Excellence Values.
Please visit the following websites for more information about working for us:
- Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Best of Both Worlds Northamptonshire
- University Hospitals Northamptonshire NHS Group
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include receipt, sorting and processing of pathology samples and data entry of requests onto the laboratory computer system, Telepath. Waste disposal, unpacking deliveries and general equipment and laboratory maintenance. Other laboratory support tasks as required. Training will be provided.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Prioritisation (fast-tracking) of urgent specimens. Knowledge of request, sample type and analyser combinations needed to ensure correct specimen processing.
2. Solving of day-to-day problems, including mislabelled and lost specimens.
3. Keyboard entry of patient and specimen details onto laboratory computer system,ensuring accuracy of input.
4. Loading/unloading of specimens onto automated analysers. Storage of specimensaccording to written procedures.
5. Basic use of the analysers, following suitable training
6. Photocopying and general filing, including various request forms and collation ofresults from specialist external laboratories.
7. Daily checking of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
8. Assistance with stock control to ensure supplies of specimen containers, labels andall consumables are available daily.
9. Participates in training of other laboratory assistants as required by supervisor
10.Disposal of laboratory waste. General cleaning and disinfection duties.
11.Deal with paediatric and other low-volume samples.
12.Any other duties consistent with this grade, as determined by the relevantsupervisor, in relation to the smooth running of the department.
13.Answering the telephone for result enquiries and transferring calls appropriately.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Prioritisation (fast-tracking) of urgent specimens. Knowledge of request, sample type and analyser combinations needed to ensure correct specimen processing.
2. Solving of day-to-day problems, including mislabelled and lost specimens.
3. Keyboard entry of patient and specimen details onto laboratory computer system,ensuring accuracy of input.
4. Loading/unloading of specimens onto automated analysers. Storage of specimensaccording to written procedures.
5. Basic use of the analysers, following suitable training
6. Photocopying and general filing, including various request forms and collation ofresults from specialist external laboratories.
7. Daily checking of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
8. Assistance with stock control to ensure supplies of specimen containers, labels andall consumables are available daily.
9. Participates in training of other laboratory assistants as required by supervisor
10.Disposal of laboratory waste. General cleaning and disinfection duties.
11.Deal with paediatric and other low-volume samples.
12.Any other duties consistent with this grade, as determined by the relevantsupervisor, in relation to the smooth running of the department.
13.Answering the telephone for result enquiries and transferring calls appropriately.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of confidential nature of patient data
- Manual dexterity to manipulate specimens for processing
- Ability to concentrate to process large blocks of repetitive work
Desirable
- Able to type specimen information accurately and quickly from a printed or hand-written request form
- Understanding of H&S requirements in a laboratory
- Knowledge of medical and/or laboratory terminology
- Ability to understand and accurately pass on telephone messages
Experience
Desirable
- One of the following: Healthcare work experience, Computer data entry experience or Laboratory work experience
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy/numeracy qualifications
Desirable
- Typing/word processing qualifications
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of confidential nature of patient data
- Manual dexterity to manipulate specimens for processing
- Ability to concentrate to process large blocks of repetitive work
Desirable
- Able to type specimen information accurately and quickly from a printed or hand-written request form
- Understanding of H&S requirements in a laboratory
- Knowledge of medical and/or laboratory terminology
- Ability to understand and accurately pass on telephone messages
Experience
Desirable
- One of the following: Healthcare work experience, Computer data entry experience or Laboratory work experience
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy/numeracy qualifications
Desirable
- Typing/word processing qualifications
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.
