About this role
Job summary
A Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Service.
Are you looking for a permanent full-time Band 3 Senior Pathology Support Worker position with a desire to work as part of the largest NHS led Pathology Services in the UK.
Successful candidate will be based at Frimley Park Hospital - Microbiology (Bacteriology) Department.
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with good scientific background to complement our late shift MLA and AP team.
Late shift working hours 2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday are on a rotation every 4 weeks.
Essential qualities expected are efficiency, being well organized, having good communication skills and attention to detail.
Good keyboard skills are desirable. In addition, you should be a reliable individual who is able to demonstrate good practical skills and work as part of a team.
You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills and able to participate in the shift system as specified.
Support and encouragement will be given for career development.
You will be expected to work according to our working time compliant shift system as specified above and on rare occasions may be required to work at the Wexham Park Hospital site to maintain quality, training and service requirements.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the provision of a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services across a range of work areas within Bacteriology. The postholder is required to communicate with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives and commercial suppliers. The postholder will operate sophisticated, automated laboratory equipment and perform manual techniques under supervision.
About us
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Works in cooperation with BMS staff to ensure workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner. Performs a range of administrative tasks in all sections of the laboratory as required. This includes archiving and retrieval of specimens and data, maintenance of archived material and audit trails. Performs a variety of manual laboratory procedures, which are under indirect supervision from Registered BMS staff. Procedures include the setting up of tests and pre-analytical sample preparation. Participates in the Trust Personal Development Programme and works towards identified development needs. Accepts a wide range of clinical samples into the department from hospital staff, clinic staff and transport services. Ensures sample detail matches request form detail and assigns unique laboratory number to sample and form, requiring complete accuracy and attention to detail. Ensures that samples meet acceptance criteria, dealing with any non-compliance in accordance with departmental protocols. Maintains a clean and safe working environment through good laboratory practice. This may include disposal of clinical waste, autoclaving, decontamination processes. Communicates effectively with other staff groups both internal and external, including healthcare professionals, transport and portering staff, patients and their representatives and commercial suppliers.
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Special Requirements Essential
Must be available to work the extended day/shifts operated in BSPS.
Qualifications Essential
Good basic Education to include GCSE O/A levels or NVQ level3 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Willing to undergo relevant training
Desirable
Basic educational qualification in mathematics ECDL training
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to communicate clearly Possess basic IT skills Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
Experience Desirable
Experience of working in a relevant routine laboratory.
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road, Frimley
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)