Blood Sciences Support Worker • Brighton University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nBlood Sciences Support Worker with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton, England, United Kingdom\n\nApplications are invited from dynamic, motivated, reliable and organised candidates with NHS laboratory experience, for a Blood Sciences Support Worker Higher Level post within the Blood Sciences laboratories within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and at the Princess Royal Hospital in Hayward's Heath. The post would suit careful and accurate individuals who would work under pressure helping to provide a service that is vital to the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the hospital and surrounding community. The ability to communicate well is essential. IT skills including data input skills are an integral part of the role; previous laboratory is desirable but not essential. There is a requirement to work nights to support the 24/7 laboratory out of hours service and work on both Hospital sites. The Blood Sciences Department includes Routine Haematology, Coagulation, Chemistry Automation and Blood transfusion. The prospective candidate will be required to rotate through each area to gain competency for the 24/7 within the department. Major investment is ongoing within the Trust and with the building of the Teaching, Trauma and Tertiary care centre over the next few years, which will reinforce the Trust as a key player in South East England. The Trust is also engaged actively developing regional networks. A bank role may be considered. University Hospitals Sussex is a newly formed NHS Foundation Trust consisting of Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust and Western Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The department provides a 24/7 service. Routine opening hours are between 08.30 – 17.30 and 09.00 – 13.00 Saturdays, dependent on site. Working hours are between 06:00-20:00 Monday to Fridays, as covered by Agenda for Change. Outside of these hours a 24/7 shift system operates in which the post-holder is required to participate. The post holder will be required to work on both Hospital sites(RSCH and PRH) and perform a range of tasks, to assist in the provision of an efficient and smoothly running Blood Sciences service. This post is a dual role, combining the administrative aspect of a pathology support worker, such as manning the reception desk and processing and handling blood samples with basic laboratory support work such as performing standard tests and undertaking routine analytical and diagnostic work under supervision. The post holder will be required to manage both of these roles as part of their duties, acting as a true ‘support’ function of the Blood Sciences team. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shawn Cotton Job title: Haemostasis Lead Email address: shawncotton@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273 696955 ext 64306"}