About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our immunology team, who will assist with the daily maintenance and sample analysis in Autoantibodies and Allergy. To follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to each section/area.
***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 daily maintenance and sample analysis in Immunology.
To follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to each section/area/
To make and receive routine telephone calls to/from GPs, medical, nursing and other healthcare staff.
To prepare biological material collected from patients, including blood samples for analysis and analyse these following a standard operating procedure.
To assist Autoantibodies and Allergy as and when required with the receipt of samples, sample preparation, request data 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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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
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
Qualifications Essential
GCSE's 9-4 (A-C) in Maths & English and NVQ level 2 in either business administration or laboratory-based subject or equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Understanding of need for patient confidentiality Proven knowledge of Health & Safety issues Demonstrable experience with basic IT equipment
Desirable
Knowledge of ISO standards/COSHH awareness. Proven technical skills in a Pathology laboratory
Aptitude & Abilities Essential
Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with staff and patients Ability to prioritise work Attention to detail Accuracy Time management skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)