Job summary
Jack O'Neil Laboratory is a highly specialised laboratory using dedicatedmethodology for the diagnosis of amyloidosis and systemic autoinflammatorydiseases and is central to the NHS England funded national highly specialisedservices based at the National Amyloidosis Centre. Jack O'Neill Laboratoryconsists of a small team covering the following sections: specimen reception,molecular genetics, histopathology and proteomics.We are seeking to appoint a staff member, for a fix term, to work primarily in thespecimen reception, but also to provide essential support to scientists,technicians and researchers. This post is essential for ensuring smoothlaboratory operations, supporting compliance, improving efficiency, andultimately contributing to patient-centred research. The post holder will performindependently a range of routine tasks in the pre analytical section of thelaboratory to ensure efficient and effective processing of samples. In this roleprecision and excellent attention to detail is essential. The work performed isundertaken in accordance with appropriate training and ability to demonstratecompetence.
Main duties of the job
To provide both the technical and administrative support in data entry and processing of research samples within the Centre.
- To book in research samples on the departmental database system
- To interact with service users, both by telephone and in person as and when required.
- To support senior laboratory and other research and clinical staff within the NAC, ensuring that a high quality diagnostic results are generated in a timely and efficient manner.
- To work within defined standards, protocols, policies and procedures including Health and Safety regulations for laboratory area, to ensure safe working procedures, health and safety of other staff and visitors to the department and maintain the highest level of service at all times.
- To be responsible for personal ongoing training as required, ensuring skills /competencies are maintained.
- To assist in monitoring quality control procedure, check the trends and report to the quality manager.
- GCP trained
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
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Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continuing personal development related to working in health care service
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience of working with clinical data
- Track record of successfully working in a team
- Previous experience of providing administrative and technical support for laboratory based work
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of performing specimen reception duties
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and a willingness to keep skills up to date
- Ability to work under pressure, managing a variety of tasks.
- Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative
- Proactive, well organised and responsible
- Precision and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Self-starter, motivated, able to work from own initiative and with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work
- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure, problem solve, prioritise and work to dead-lines
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continuing personal development related to working in health care service
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience of working with clinical data
- Track record of successfully working in a team
- Previous experience of providing administrative and technical support for laboratory based work
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of performing specimen reception duties
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, file management and a willingness to keep skills up to date
- Ability to work under pressure, managing a variety of tasks.
- Ability to problem solve and to work using own initiative
- Proactive, well organised and responsible
- Precision and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Self-starter, motivated, able to work from own initiative and with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work
- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure, problem solve, prioritise and work to dead-lines
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
