Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team as Specimen Reception Biomedical Support Worker in the Department of Cellular Pathology. Primarily based in Bexley Wing at St James Hospital, the post holder will be part of a team responsible for receipt, labelling and booking in of diagnostic samples.
The department operates 7:30 am to 7:30 pm Monday to Saturday receiving samples from across LTH, local GPs and beyond. It is essential that the post holder has excellent IT skills and experience in data handling in order to organise relevant documentation. Experience of working in a healthcare work environment is desirable. The post holder must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and a flexible and pro-active approach.
Main duties of the job
1. To collect, deliver, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for biological testing.
2. To undertake routine clinical technical investigations, this may involve operating complex equipment following standard operating procedures. Some of this work may be under supervision.
3. To enter and retrieve patient demographic details using the laboratory information system.
4. As the job holder, you will be required to work as a member of the departmental team, communicating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff.
5. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine tasks in support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff. You will be required to have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements and decisions about job-related situations.
About Us
The department provides Histopathology, Andrology, Immunohistochemistry, Muscle, Molecular, Non Gynae Cytology and mortuary services for Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and surrounding primary care centres. We are a continually improving department, striving for high quality staff and processes. As a training hospital, we serve to expand the knowledge and skills of all staff.
Date posted: 30 January 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,615 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9298-PATH-402
Job locations: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. To collect, deliver, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for biological testing.
2. To undertake routine clinical technical investigations, this may involve operating complex equipment following standard operating procedures. Some of this work may be under supervision.
3. To enter and retrieve patient demographic details using the laboratory information system.
4. To communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
5. To perform a range of routine tasks in support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff.
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our Values Are Part Of What Make Us Different From Other Trusts, So We See This As a Strength, As Well As a Responsibility. They Have Been Developed By Our Staff And Set Out What They See As Important To How We Work.
1. Patient-centred
2. Collaborative
3. Fair
4. Accountable
5. Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
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