Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a quality administration assistant to join the Biochemistry team at Furness General Hospital. The post holder will provide administrative support to help deliver this essential clinical service for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. You will work primarily within the Biochemistry laboratory area, and must be prepared to comply with all health and safety requirements of this environment. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills and can work well in a team. Computer and keyboard skills, and experience of using information technology systems are essential. Previous experience of using quality management systems would be advantageous. Main duties of the job The duties of the post are varied, but include working closely with the Biochemistry teams across the Trust to administrate the departmental quality management system, Q Pulse, checking invoices for specialist tests referred to other laboratories and helping to manage local consumable stocks. This is an interesting and challenging position within a UKAS accredited Blood Science laboratory. The Blood Science laboratories across the Trust work closely together to provide an efficient, high quality service utilising common analytical platforms and IT systems provided through a managed service contract with Beckman Coulter UK. The department is committed to staff training, continuous development and quality improvement and the successful candidate must be equally committed to these principles. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 331-B11851224-A Job locations Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential 3 GCSE's or equivalent including English Experience Essential Experience of working with Information Systems Desirable Experience in working with Quality Management Systems Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Computer/keyboard skills Awareness of quality management Awareness of confidentiality issues Evidence of team working skills Use of a quality management system (eg Qpulse) Experience using WORD and EXCEL Personal qualities Essential Evidence of good telephone manner Evidence of written skills Proficiency in English language Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential 3 GCSE's or equivalent including English Experience Essential Experience of working with Information Systems Desirable Experience in working with Quality Management Systems Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Computer/keyboard skills Awareness of quality management Awareness of confidentiality issues Evidence of team working skills Use of a quality management system (eg Qpulse) Experience using WORD and EXCEL Personal qualities Essential Evidence of good telephone manner Evidence of written skills Proficiency in English language Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4LF Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)