About this role
Job summary The Central Specimen Reception at LTHT is looking to recruit B2 support workers to join our busy teams supporting both Leeds General Infirmary and St James. As a true central reception, we support Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Specialist Lab Medicine.
The service is 24/7 for our inpatient samples and a peak of activity for the community samples between 4pm 9pm.
The postholder will be part of a team who manage the initial receipt of the majority of pathology samples. You will be the first point of contact for a patients pathology diagnosis.
Attention to detail, ability to prioritise and work as a vital member of a team are all essential to us.
Main duties of the job The Central Specimen Reception at LTHT is looking to recruit B2 support workers to join our busy teams supporting both Leeds General Infirmary and St James. As a true central reception, we support Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Specialist Lab Medicine.
The service is 24/7 for our inpatient samples and a peak of activity for the community samples between 4pm 9pm.
The postholder will be part of a team who manage the initial receipt of the majority of pathology samples. You will be the first point of contact for a patients pathology diagnosis.
Attention to detail, ability to prioritise and work as a vital member of a team are all essential to us.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Melissa Butterfield Central Specimen Reception Manager [email protected]
Job Summary
The Central Specimen Reception at LTHT is looking to recruit B2 support workers to join our busy teams supporting both Leeds General Infirmary and St James. As a true central reception, we support Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Specialist Lab Medicine.
The service is 24/7 for our inpatient samples and a peak of activity for the community samples between 4pm – 9pm.
The postholder will be part of a team who manage the initial receipt of the majority of pathology samples. You will be the first point of contact for a patients’ pathology diagnosis.
Attention to detail, ability to prioritise and work as a vital member of a team are all essential to us.
Why you should join our Team Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pathology Department are based in purpose-built facilities. Both LGI and SJH benefit from the latest automation tech to support our local population of around 2.3 million and the services we supply nationally.
We work 24/7, 365 days a year. Our staffing is managed with a roster produced in advance with combinations of shifts. 7:30 – 16:00, 8:30 – 17:00. 12:30 – 21:00 and 20:30 -08:00. These are distributed evenly adhering to Working Time Directive Laws.
What you will bring to the role The post holder will be a member of a large team responsible for the initial processing of patient samples. You will be required to communicate effectively with colleagues in CSR, wider pathology and other health care professionals.
Operating the laboratory IT system (Winpath), to enter and retrieve patient demographics.
Responding to telephone queries and occasionally meeting members of the public as they hand deliver samples.
Preparation of chemical reagents.
Processing of samples as per standard operating procedures.
Rejecting samples following defined rules.
To demonstrate relevant job related tasks to new or more junior staff
Disposal of clinical waste and general housekeeping.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)