About this role
Job summary
The Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services Cytology department based at St Peter's Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic member of staff to join our Cytology admin team.
The successful candidate will:
Work in the sample taker admin/ failsafe office located in the Pathology suite at St Peter's Hospital.
Be a key part of the team supporting our HPV primary testing service that delivers cervical screening across the South East and South Central screening regions.
Be used to working in a busy environment and meeting clearly defined time sensitive targets.
Previous experience of working in a Pathology admin or other NHS post would be advantageous although not essential as full training will be given.
As an organisation we offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, NHS discounts, opportunities for flexible working and access to onsite childcare provisions (nursery).
For further information, please contact Alison Slade, Cytology Office Manager, on 01932 723542 or email [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for keeping accurate sample taker records and assist the CSPL with secretarial support.
Troubleshooting sample taker codes by liaising with GP practices and hospital units.
Perform routine office/reception duties as required in the Cytology department.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be:
Verifying sample takers codes by contacting GPs via telephone and emails.
Liaising with the CSU to update sample taker records on the central sample taker database
Maintaining a list of qualified, practicing sample takers which is available for reporting to commissioners and DMS
Providing administrative support to SIAF incident investigations.
Populating letters and distributing via post or email as per the request of the CSPL/Deputy CSPL.
Carrying out duties within the Cytology department as and when required by the laboratory manager or CSPL.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training Essential
oEnglish NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in an administrative/secretarial role
Desirable
Qualifications in I.T systems including Microsoft packages.
Attitude, Behaviour and Values Essential
Willing and able to take personal responsibility Uses evidence to make improvements, increase efficiencies and seeks out innovation Demonstrable skill to work together to serve our community through delivering safe and excellent clinical care
Desirable
Experience in training and development.
Experience Essential
Knowledge of I.T systems including Microsoft packages. Previous experience in NHS environment answering telephone enquiries
Desirable
Use of BS LIMS e.g. Winpath Enterprise to include accessing patient results and data entry Experience of laboratory and NHSCSP databases including progress chasing for database updates.
Skills Essential
Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and ability to work to deadlines, well organised and flexible. Written and verbal communication skills including a clear concise and polite telephone manner Ability to organise diaries to cover meetings and ability to work to deadlines Ability to cope in both stressful and pressured situations
Desirable
Advanced keyboard skills, including touch typing
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.
Employer details Employer name Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peters Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)