Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Pre Analytics Manager will supervise the day-to-day activities of the team working in Pathology Support primarily at Whiston Hospital, managing the 24hr service. The post requires management and supervision of staff and processes in Specimen Reception.
You may also be required to work at any of the sites where the Trust provides a Pathology service. You will be required to work sessions at short notice to arrange cover for unplanned leave.
Please note this advert may close before the stated closing date.
Interview Date - To Be Confirmed
Main duties of the job
* Receiving blood test requests and ensuring their appropriate treatment prior to analysis ensuring high-quality accurate information is entered into Pathology information systems in a timely manner.
* The post holder will help to ensure that all staff are appropriately trained, and training needs are accurately recorded. Appraisals, annual leave, and rotas are also part of this post.
* The performance of the team is paramount to the overall quality of service provided by each of the four departments directly served by the pre-analytical team.
* You will be required to work sessions at short notice to arrange cover for unplanned leave. This is an essential service covering every day of the year.
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
* Manage team providing an extended day service covering rotas and HR requirements.
* Follow and contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Receive and barcode all samples and request forms as appropriate.
* Process samples through pre-analytical stages such as centrifugation.
* Prioritise urgent samples for fast-tracking and process add-on requests.
* Correct errors of self and others to maintain database integrity.
* Data entry of all patient identifiable information, clinical details, and request details for all disciplines (with the exception of Blood Transfusion) into the Pathology Telepath system (accuracy is vitally important).
* Interrogate the PAS system and Open Exeter systems to check patient details.
* Carry out Telepath housekeeping manual patient merges in Haematology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology once patient information has been checked in the above systems and notify Blood Transfusion of any mismatches.
* Load analysers as appropriate ensuring samples are suitably prepared to be analysed.
* Ensure that all reports are sorted and distributed to the relevant bodies through internal and external posting systems in a timely and efficient manner maintaining patient confidentiality.
* Accurate filing and retrieval of reports including the scanning of request forms.
* Work closely with all departments within the Pathology Directorate to ensure that a timely accurate service is delivered.
* Timely preparation of GP consumable orders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree level entry BSc or BA or equivalent experience.
* RSA/OCR III Typing or equivalent experience.
* Certificate in Supervisory management or equivalent experience to NVQ Level 4.
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Package.
* Previous supervisory experience.
* Significant NHS clinical laboratory work experience or equivalent.
* Experience of Trust I.T. systems in particular the Pathology Telepath system, Order Communications Systems, and ICE Systems.
Skills
* Excellent keyboard skills.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Organisational time management skill with ability to multi-task.
* Knowledge of Caldicott and Data Protection Act.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Ability to manage without supervision.
* Lead the team encompassing new initiatives and skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals, patients, and the public.
Other
* Personable, friendly demeanour.
* Be able to manage under pressure and remain calm and co-operative.
* Reliability of attendance.
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 name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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