Job summary
- Main area
- Central Specimen Reception
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-6453007
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £26,405 - £28,976 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Central Specimen Reception (CSR) Supervisor
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
North Kent Pathology Service is offering a permanent position opportunity for Central Specimen Reception (CSR) supervisor. This pivotal role will help manage and support the CSR service in the preparation of samples received for diagnostic and specific patient care preceding the analytical phase of sample testing
It is envisaged that this role will provide a major role in the training and service development and supporting staff.
Main duties of the job
To manage the day-to-day operations of Central Specimen Reception (CSR) for North Kent Pathology Service (NKPS). This area of Pathology is for the preparation of samples received for diagnostic and specific patient care preceding the analytical phase of sample testing.
The role includes; participation in training and service development, the support and monitoring of KPIs specific to the delivery of quality practices and service across NKPS; trouble-shooting and evaluation of service pathways and functions; stock management; administrative tasks including audits, documentation and scheduling meetings; management of referral samples and research projects. The post holder will facilitate teaching and training for CSR Teams and support Trust staff with sample queries
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, effective specimen reception service within Pathology.
1. Technical responsibilities:
2.1 Supporting the management of 24/7 CSR Service provision.
The implementation, use, training and administration of all CSR Functions across both Medway and Dartford Trusts and NKPS CSR Hub and Spoke arrangements. This is including partaking in creation of user requirement specification specific to user requirements, for sample types and
collection methods, assessing continual CSR performance aligned to KPIs for ED and Acute services users as well as community and research / send away pathways and service provision. and standard operating procedures (SOP)
Person specification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Essential criteria
- GCSE’s including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject
- Evidence of CPD
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level plus theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level of experience
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of CSR functions and transportation pathways including send away testing services.
- Computer literate with good keyboard skills
- Demonstrable analytical and technical skills.
- Be proficient in trouble-shooter issues of CSR pathways.
- Able to plan and manage staff rotas across a wide ranging service on both sites.
- Able to organise own time effectively and work to schedules and deadlines.
- Work autonomously with CSR Services
- Once fully trained to be a cascade trainer.
- Ability to maintain standards of accuracy and hand to eye coordination in repetitive manual techniques.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures
- Tact and diplomacy. Detailed understanding of CSR Policies/procedures.
- Help identify any potential savings within Pathology and particular to CSR services.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and accurately check and transcribe information from paper or electronic data.
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Experience in providing clinical or technical services to patients/clients e.g. working in Pathology or clinical environment providing standard diagnostic tests or advanced skills in booking in and sending away to reference testing services.
- Competence in Blood Sciences services to thelevel required for the post; to be achieved within 6 months of starting the post.
- At least 1 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory aligned to demonstrable experience of working within an acute hospital environment.
- Able to demonstrate recent knowledge of advances in Pathology services such new testing methods and sample types.
- Knowledge of medical and basic laboratory terminology.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michael Brand
- Job title
- Deputy Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428490
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