Job summary
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is a new partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust. The partnership represents a new model for delivering pathology testing in a modern, efficient operation that manages 25 million tests per year. Our services are delivered at six hospital sites across North West London. We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated Specimen Reception team at Charing Cross. You must have previous laboratory experience and be committed to being part of a team that delivers quality patient results. You must have high attention to detail and be able to follow laboratory protocols. A working knowledge of different analysers and laboratory techniques would be an advantage. Good communication skills and adherence to Trust values are essential. There will be opportunity to grow and develop within this role. Due to a re-provision of all major analytical equipment, you will be working with new, state of the art equipment including: Abbot Alinity CI, Abbott Alinity HSQ. Staff are expected to work across our six hospital sites. We are committed to your development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.
Main duties of the job
Triaging/sorting received pathology samples for different departments according to priority;
o accurately receipting pathology requests, data entry using the Laboratory information system (LIMS);
o Pre analytical processing of samples;
o Assisting and supporting healthcare scientists in providing a professional effective pathology laboratory service;
o Participating and contributing to effective communication within the department / hospital;
o Storing and distributing samples to laboratories in a timely and efficient manner for testing;
o Maintaining and providing good customer relations and services to patients and other service users;
o Pre-analytical manipulation of samples, centrifuging and aliquotting;
o monitoring of stock levels;
o Daily maintenance, changing/replacing reagents, running of QCs;
o Temperature monitoring;
o Decontamination of equipment;
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- 7 August 2023
- 4 September 2023
- 2 October 2023
- 5 November 2023
- 4 December 2023
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
- Minimum NVQ level 3
- or proven equivalent laboratory experience
Desirable
- GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent (Grade C or above)
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- oPrecise & Accurate work
- oGood attention to detail
- oNumerate and literate.
- oAble to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
- oAble to take and relay messages
- oOrganised and methodical
- oReliability and commitment.
- oQuick to learn and comprehend.
- oAble to render regular and reliable service
- oAble to work as part of a team.
- oPunctual and good time keeping.
- oPrepared to work with biological materials
Desirable
- oPathology laboratory based practical work.
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge across a range of laboratory procedures
Desirable
- oBasic knowledge of pathology laboratories.
- oBasic computer skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- oGood communication skills - written and oral.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
- Minimum NVQ level 3
- or proven equivalent laboratory experience
Desirable
- GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent (Grade C or above)
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- oPrecise & Accurate work
- oGood attention to detail
- oNumerate and literate.
- oAble to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
- oAble to take and relay messages
- oOrganised and methodical
- oReliability and commitment.
- oQuick to learn and comprehend.
- oAble to render regular and reliable service
- oAble to work as part of a team.
- oPunctual and good time keeping.
- oPrepared to work with biological materials
Desirable
- oPathology laboratory based practical work.
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge across a range of laboratory procedures
Desirable
- oBasic knowledge of pathology laboratories.
- oBasic computer skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- oGood communication skills - written and oral.
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).
