Healthcare Science Support Worker inSailsbury inSailsbury PUBLISHED
FRI 8 NOV 2024
The role involves supporting laboratory operations by handling and processing patient samples, including sorting, labeling, and prioritizing urgent specimens. Key responsibilities include data entry into the laboratory information management system, addressing queries about mislabeled or lost samples, and providing assistance to the reception team. The position also includes aliquoting samples and reagents, cleaning equipment, monitoring environmental conditions, and assisting with administrative tasks when needed.
Candidates should have at least two GCSEs (Maths, English, Science), computer proficiency, and ideally NVQ Level 2 in Clinical Laboratory Support. Previous laboratory experience, especially within the NHS, is preferred. The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Flexibility in working hours is necessary to meet the service needs, and adherence to the Trust values is essential.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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1. Deal with receipt of samples into the laboratory arriving via staff, couriers, and post.2. Sort, prioritise, match, and apply a unique barcode label to samples and request forms.3. Identify urgent specimens and fast track to the laboratory.4. Input of patient and sample data into the laboratory information management system5. Solve problems related to mislabeled/lost samples and other enquiries.6. Provide occasional portering services e.g. receipt of goods and sample collection/ delivery.7. Deal with telephone enquiries8. Aliquot and dispatch samples to referral laboratories for specialist analysis.9. Assist and support other members of the reception team.10. Demonstrate own working practices to new members of staff.11. Maintain a personal training record to demonstrate competence and compliance with statutory and mandatory training.12. Aliquot reagents involved in sample processing.13. Undertake cleaning of equipment and be responsible for maintaining cleaning records.14. Monitor temperatures of critical appliances and rooms and respond to events following correct procedures.15. Deal with the receipt of deliveries including updating ordering records and ensuring correct storage.16. Provide occasional admin assistance as required.
Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act). Qualifications / training required GCSE level A to C or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems NVQ Level 2 (Clinical Laboratory Support) Previous or relevant experience necessary Previous experience in laboratory work. Previous experience in an NHS environment. Previous experience as a laboratory support worker Aptitudes and skills required Keyboard skills Literate and numerate Articulate Able to follow laboratory procedures Attention to detail Special requirements of the post To work flexible hours as determined by the needs of the service Work and remain calm under pressure to meet daily deadlines Able to work as a member of a team or on own initiative Enthusiastic, motivated Values and behaviours Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First Always Improving Working TogetherPlease wait...this will take a moment...