Job summary
Employer heading
Bench CSR Medical Laboratory Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.
Job overview
The Pathology Directorate is seeking a responsible and enthusiastic individuals to work in the specimen reception department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The duties involve processing specimens, data entry using hospital IT systems and other routine tasks in the laboratory. No previous experience is not required as training will be provided however good basic computer skills and attention to detail are desirable.
The successful candidates will be able to work flexibly to cover working hours between 11:45 - 20:00 including weekends and Bank Holidays once fully trained. Working hours availability can be discussed at interview stage.
Main duties of the job
Scientific and Technical
· To receive, label and centrifuge clinical samples and to enter patient details into the laboratory computer system. Full training given.
· Responding to telephone enquiries.
· To ensure safe handling of hazardous and infective materials according to defined protocols.
· To ensure the correct disposal of clinical waste and sharps according to defined protocols.
· To comply with all Departmental, Directorate, Trust and Statutory policies.
· To assist in the training of students, Trainees and new MLA’s within the Central Specimen Reception (CSR).
· The service is 24/7 which also includes weekend/evening and night work, to be covered as and when required to support the needs of the service.
Personal
· To ensure personal compliance with regards to mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs.
· Maintain an appropriate and up to date knowledge base.
· Attendance at relevant meetings and Staff meetings/huddles.
· Maintain awareness of future needs and contribute towards service developments.
· Maintenance of personal training log.
· To attend annual appraisals.
Working for our organisation
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire and operates within a regional health economy catchment area that spans Lancashire and South Cumbria, supporting a population of 1.6 million. The Trust is a provider of specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across this region.
The Trust provides a range of acute services to the 352,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 18 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. Since April 1, 2012, the Trust also provides a wide range of community health services to the 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.
Blackpool is known for its historic seafront and promenade, as well as many tourist attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower.
Blackpool is conveniently situated within a 45-minute drive of Manchester, and less than three-hours from Edinburgh and London by rail.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description and person spec for full details.
To give you the best chance of being selected for interview, please ensure these documents are read, and ensure you address as many of the essential and desirable requirements of the role as you can, within your supporting information.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE’s or equivalent in Sciences, Mathematics and English
Desirable criteria
- A’ Levels or equivalent in science-based subjects.
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I or Part II.
- NVQ Level 3
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience with computers
Desirable criteria
- Practical experience of working in a Laboratory environment
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous Pathology experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic numeracy and literacy
- Basic keyboard skills.
- Able to follow instructions without deviation.
- Ability to handle telephone enquiries.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a dedicated team.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Prepared to undergo in-house training
- Presentable appearance.
- Good sickness record.
- Flexibility of working pattern.
Desirable criteria
- Some theoretical or practical knowledge of biochemistry or pathology
- Knowledge of CPA/UKAS Standards
- Knowledge of Health and safety regulations
- Developed IT skills
- Commitment to further study
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
- Julie porter
- Job title
- Biochemistry Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01253 951571
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