Job summary
We require a conscientious and enthusiastic individual to join the laboratory team in providing Blood Science services at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Working in different areas within Blood Sciences, duties will include: collecting, checking and labelling of specimens, filing, and data input duties.
Main duties of the job
1. To follow Standard Operating Procedures and to participate in their regular review and update.
2. To prepare, store and use reagents and consumables in a manner suitable for patient investigations, being aware of COSHH
3. To report quality control procedures indicating loss of performance.
4. To report when there is a situation which may cause a service failure.
5. To be conversant with the safe methods of handling and using toxic, carcinogenic, harmful and flammable substances.
6. To receive and check the integrity of requests and samples based on the Minimum Identification Criteria required by the laboratory.
7. To check the correct samples have been received.
8. To barcode samples and forms and distribute samples
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
9. As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
10. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
11. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
12. We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
13. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
14. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
15. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
16. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
17. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
18. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
19. Basic science education at GCSE
20. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
21. NVQ 3
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
22. Communication - spoken and written.
23. Command of English language.
24. Keyboard and Mouse.
25. Standard operating procedures
26. Minimum identification criteria for samples and requests.
Desirable
27. Numeracy - statistical and mathematical.
28. Basic Microsoft packages.
29. Assays referred to other laboratories.
30. Safe handling of potentially infectious samples.
31. Accurate pipetting.
Special Circumstances
Essential
32. Work overnight
Desirable
33. Travel to other sites
34. Work internal rotation
35. Work in laboratory team with 25 scientists
Experience
Essential
36. Working as a member of a team
Desirable
37. Automated analysis with complex equipment
38. Laboratory experience
Experience
Essential
39. Working as a member of a team
Desirable
40. Automated analysis with complex equipment
41. Laboratory experience