Medical Laboratory Assistant Haematology, WRH
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
The Haematology Department is looking for an enthusiastic person for the post of Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse, friendly and dedicated team focused on patient care. The department has sites at both the Worcester Royal Hospital and the Alexandra Hospital at Redditch. The laboratory provides a 24-hour service 7 days a week. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly between 8am and 8pm and also be available for weekends and Bank Holidays. Weekends and Bank Holidays are paid at an enhanced rate.
Previous laboratory experience is essential. The candidate will have previous UK NHS experience and have good communication skills and IT skills. They must be flexible and available to work all of the available shifts.
Main Duties of the Job
To work as part of the laboratory team with specific responsibility for reporting of results from referral laboratories. Supporting the Biomedical Scientists in providing a quality Haematology Laboratory Service. Duties include data entry from Specimen Reception, routine use of Laboratory Information System, monitoring of referral requests, monitoring of stock, maintenance and quality control of analysers.
Job Responsibilities
1. Responsible for receipt of reports from referral laboratories and input of results to the LIMS. This may include direct data entry or scanning and attachment of text reports.
2. To assist in the labelling & data entry of requests when agreed with BMS.
3. To be proficient in all aspects of the routine use of the LIMS, in accordance with departmental procedures.
4. Responsible for the monitoring of referral requests to other approved laboratories with specific regard to form and sample requirements for each individual laboratory.
5. To take receipt of incoming mail and distribute throughout the department in a timely fashion. This will include processing of misdirected reports.
6. To regularly review lists of incomplete requests for investigations sent to other laboratories, and to take appropriate action to ensure the receipt of results within identified timescales.
7. To report any non-conformances or incidents to qualified BMS/Quality Lead for entry onto DATIX and I Passport.
8. To work in accordance with and maintain adherence to the safety standards outlined in the departmental Health and Safety Policy.
9. To participate in mandatory training thus enabling the Trust to satisfy its regulatory requirements as an employer.
10. To participate in and contribute to regular general departmental meetings that involve all staff.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in a clinical NHS laboratory.
* Experience of using computer packages using Word and Excel.
* Experience of training/supervision of less experienced staff.
* Understanding of medical terminology.
Qualifications
* GCSE level Maths and English Grade C or above.
* Good spoken and written English.
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to follow written instructions.
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to other colleagues.
* Ability to maintain accurate records.
* Able to communicate face to face and via telephone and email.
* Able to work as part of a team.
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
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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