About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting
- Full time 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for someone to join our busy Pathology Specimen Reception team at the Conquest Hospital. The team are responsible for booking all pathology samples onto the laboratory computer system and ensuring correct protocols are followed for the handling and movement of those samples. Accuracy of work is very important.
Variable hours which include some weekend and extended day working. A flexible attitude towards working hours is essential. The team operate a shift rota that covers extended day and 7 day working. The successful candidate will be part in this rota following training.
The role will involve some specimen preparation ready for analysing.
The team also support the laboratory staff by carrying out some basic maintenance procedures for which training will be given.
Familiarity with clinical terminology is advantageous but not essential as training will be given.
This IS NOT a 'receptionist' administrative post. Specimen Reception is responsible for the receipt, logging and onward distribution of thousands of clinical specimens every day. This is a data inputting role that requires accuracy and an ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs). Attention to detail is key.
Main duties of the job
Specimen Reception Pathology Assistants support the work of thelaboratory and Biomedical Scientists (BMS) by carrying outnon-interpretative laboratory procedures. A significant part of this role is data entry using the laboratory computer system, correctly identify patient's details and handling of samples of a potentially hazardous nature.Typical duties are unpacking, sorting and booking in samples,packing specimens to send away to referral laboratories, preparingspecimens for testing, performing simple analytical procedures andsome more general tasks of this nature.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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Person Specification
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential
Good communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and non-verbal Ability to perform delicate work to a high standard Good Computer Skills
Desirable
Good knowledge of relevant laboratory techniques as required for staff in this post Good knowledge of relevant health & safety issues Ability to train inexperienced staff
Qualifications Essential
Good general education to GCSE level including English and Maths NVQ 3 level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience and knowledge
Desirable
Completion of NVQ level 2 in Clinical Laboratory Support. Completion of formal one year Laboratory Training and Assessment Programme
Experience Essential
Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare Accepts responsibility whilst recognising limits
Desirable
Experience in Pathology laboratory techniques
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.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards-On-Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)