Job summary
The post holder will also ensure the efficient day to day storage and distribution of Pathology stock items.
The post holder will also undertake routine, technical and clerical duties for the Blood Sciences Department. They will rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department carrying out pre-analytical phase of laboratory testing.
Training will be given to ensure competency in all areas of activity for each section. The post holder will maintain an adequate level of competency and ensure competency records are kept up to date. Continuous professional development will be encouraged. The jobholder will be expected to follow all the protocols and SOPs appropriate to their work. The post is likely to be based primarily on one of the two sites, HRI or CRH, but there is an expectation that the individual will work on either site depending on the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include
- Receipt and pre-analytical processing of patient samples.
- Inputting patient and specimen details into the laboratory computer system.
- Loading automated analysers, basic trouble shooting; dealing with telephone enquiries regarding results of laboratory investigations and general housekeeping duties.
- Ensuring deliveries and received, unpacked and stored appropriately.
- Ensuring deliveries into departments are done safely following manual handling protocols and safe use of equipment.
- Processing and packing consumable orders for delivery to hospital wrads, departments and GP Practices.
- Miantaining adequate stock levels
- The work can sometimes be quite physically demanding. Successful candidates must have good keyboard, communication and organisational skills, together with an excellent work ethic.
You must demonstrate our behaviours, known as our four pillars
About us
The Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hardworking dedicated staff delivering high standards of patient care. We have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the changing NHS.
Together we will deliver outstanding compassionate care to the communities we serve
This means that:
- We provide safe care in a clean environment
- Patientcare is designed to meettheir needs, notours, and delivered as close to their home aspossible.
- Colleagues are competent and compassionate, friendly and welcoming
- We work together with patients,their family and carers to helpthem take responsibility fortheir health and wellbeing
- Our treatments are up to date and we embracechange, innovation and new technologies to make sure we remain at the leading edge of care
- We are part of the communities we serve working together to create and sustain health and wealth for the future
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to work shifts and unsocial hours to meet the needs of the service; these will include evenings, bank holidays and weekends. These shifts will involve covering shifts on both hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to work shifts and unsocial hours to meet the needs of the service; these will include evenings, bank holidays and weekends. These shifts will involve covering shifts on both hospital sites.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) grades A*- E in Maths, English and a science.
- Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development.
- Willingness to attend relevant courses.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or Healthcare.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Previous Laboratory/ Healthcare experiences.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience of working with public or customer care.
- Awareness of the role of a Medical Laboratory.
- Awareness of Health and Safety.
- Ability to handle blood and other bodily fluid samples.
Desirable
- Experience of working with in a laboratory.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate using initiative to solve a problem appropriately.
- Accuracy and attention to detail whilst working under pressure.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills Including a patient and pleasant personality, with an empathetic approach to dealing with people
- Positive attitude, Willing to learn, co-operative and reliable.
- Manual dexterity and hand eye co-ordination.
- Ability to manage and prioritise self in periods of heavy workload
- Flexible attitude to working hours.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) grades A*- E in Maths, English and a science.
- Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development.
- Willingness to attend relevant courses.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or Healthcare.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Previous Laboratory/ Healthcare experiences.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience of working with public or customer care.
- Awareness of the role of a Medical Laboratory.
- Awareness of Health and Safety.
- Ability to handle blood and other bodily fluid samples.
Desirable
- Experience of working with in a laboratory.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate using initiative to solve a problem appropriately.
- Accuracy and attention to detail whilst working under pressure.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills Including a patient and pleasant personality, with an empathetic approach to dealing with people
- Positive attitude, Willing to learn, co-operative and reliable.
- Manual dexterity and hand eye co-ordination.
- Ability to manage and prioritise self in periods of heavy workload
- Flexible attitude to working hours.
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).
