Job summary 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.
Main duties of the job 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.
About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description Job responsibilities 1.
Deal with receipt of samples into the laboratory arriving via staff, couriers, and Sort, prioritise, match, and apply a unique barcode label to samples and request Identify urgent specimens and fast track to the Input of patient and sample data into the laboratory information management system5.
Solve problems related to mislabeled/lost samples and other Provide occasional portering services receipt of goods and sample collection/ Deal with telephone enquiries8.
Aliquot and dispatch samples to referral laboratories for specialist Assist and support other members of the reception Demonstrate own working practices to new members of Maintain a personal training record to demonstrate competence and compliance with statutory and mandatory Aliquot reagents involved in sample Undertake cleaning of equipment and be responsible for maintaining cleaning Monitor temperatures of critical appliances and rooms and respond to events following correct Deal with the receipt of deliveries including updating ordering records and ensuring correct 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 Together Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications / training required Essential GCSE level A to C or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science Desirable ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems NVQ Level 2 (Clinical Laboratory Support) Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential Previous experience in laboratory work.
Previous experience in an NHS environment.
Previous experience as a laboratory support worker Aptitudes and skills required Essential Keyboard skills Literate and numerate Articulate Able to follow laboratory procedures Attention to detail