About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work together with senior staff and support staff in all sections of the laboratory to produce a timely, high quality, accurate and cost effective services.
The post holder will support the timely processing of patient samples serving all those patients attending PHNT, PCTs representing 100 General Practices and specialist assays referred to us from other Trusts within the Peninsula.
Going forward as UHP Pathology department works to deliver its vision then there will be an expectation of interdepartmental working across various Pathology departments.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To assist with the operation of the Automated Track and HbA1c analysers in the Biochemistry section. Including maintenance, troubleshooting and patient sample analysis. To partake in Automated Chemistry stock checks and reagent management. To replenish consumables in the Automated Chemistry Section To follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to each section/area. To be available for the 24/7 rota and EWD/Weekend rota in Reception/Automation. To prepare biological material collected from patients, including blood samples for analysis and analyse these following a Standard Operating Procedures. To assist Reception as and when required with the receipt of samples, sample preparation, requestdata entry and to make and receive telephone calls from other healthcare staff.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Job description Job responsibilities
1. Receive, check, and process samples ensuring correct patient identification, appropriate sample type, and volume.
2. Prepare samples for analysis (e.g. centrifugation, aliquoting, barcoding).
3. Identify and escalate non-compliant samples in line with SOPs.
4. Record and communicate rejected samples appropriately.
5. Prioritise urgent and routine samples effectively.
6. Ensure samples are stored appropriately and safely.
7. Load/unload samples and manage workflow on analysers.
8. Operate analysers and assist in performing diagnostic tests.
9. Maintain analyser performance and workflow efficiency.
10. Perform basic maintenance and equipment checks.
For further information please see attached job description
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
oUnderstanding of SOP-driven environments. oAwareness of sample handling principles.
Desirable
NHS Pathology demonstrable experience Demonstrable experience working in a healthcare or laboratory environment. the Section
Qualifications Essential
oGCSE's grades A-C/4-9 or above in Science, Maths & English or equivalent level of qualification/ equivalent demonstrable experience in a laboratory or regulatory environment
Desirable
oScience Healthcare qualification. oScience qualification (A-Level or equivalent
Apitude and Abilities Essential
Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with staff at all levels of the organisation and patients with tact and diplomacy Proven ability to effectively organise and prioritise own work
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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address DCL Combined Lab, Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)