About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic well motivated individuals to work in the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics within the grounds of Southmead Hospital.The laboratory is housed in a modern, purpose-built laboratory and the successful candidate will be joining a busy but friendly team.
The Immunology department at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust provides a diagnostic service for the local community serving a local population of approximately 500,000 and a referral service throughout the Southwest.
We are looking for a motivated team player with excellent computer, administrative and communications skills to be part of the small specimen reception area within Immunology.
For part time applicants please note we are committed to working with you to agree mutually acceptable working hours. There is flexibility working between 7am-8pm.
For fulltime applicants the hours and days maybe subject to change depending on the operational requirements of the laboratory.
This is not a HCPC trainee post.
Please note the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. You are advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
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Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team and under the direction of senior staff to assist in the day-to-day support work of the FIT service within the Immunology laboratory, including data entry and assisting with the reception.
Clerical duties such as data entry of samples, scanning, filing and photocopying paper work.
Note this vacancy is a predominantly a a clerical role involving data entry of samples. The post holder will be based mainly in the Immunology laboratory.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
Better outcomes for ourPatients More opportunities for our People Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation Best Value for Public Purse Our vision for five years from now:
Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live. We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources. More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community. Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care. Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work. We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career. Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly. We will contribute to system financial balance
Job description Job responsibilities
Work as part of a team under the direction of senior staff to support the Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT) testing service for occult blood for the detection of colorectal cancer in patients within the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics.
Main duties to include
Unpacking of faecal immunochemical test (FITs)
Data input for patient samples for the FIT testing service
Handling clinical samples including blood, urine and faecal samples
Labelling samples appropriately ready for analysis in accordance to the minimum data policy
Following SOPs
Informing senior staff when requests do not comply with BFT policy for request form and specimen labelling
General laboratory housekeeping duties as required
Person Specification
Education Essential
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
Work experience Essential
Team working Motivated Computer skills
Desirable
Working knowledge of UK laboratory computer systems
Knowledge, Skills and abilites Essential
Maintain accuracy Good communication skills both verbal and written Good organisational skills Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Desirable
Good Interpersonal skills Knowledge surrounding the FIT service
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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Blood Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-On-Trym
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)