We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team within the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS) in Leeds. Working within the HMDS department within the oncology CSU, you will be responsible for providing admin support, mainly to the molecular section of the department.
You will be joining a small, friendly admin team and will also work with scientists and other laboratory staff.
Previous experience as a medical secretary is desirable (but not essential).
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to undertake administrative duties, mainly to support the molecular section of the laboratory. The role will include patient data entry, data transfer, handling of email and telephone enquiries, and other ad hoc secretarial duties as required.
Skills expected from the successful candidate include a strong attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, accurate data entry, and the ability to work independently.
About us
HMDS provides a specialist service for the diagnosis of blood cancers and is part of the central laboratory for the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub. The laboratory is the largest of its type in the United Kingdom with a high throughput of specimens including peripheral blood, bone marrow, and tissue biopsies. The department also has a strong research programme and there will also be opportunities to be involved in projects related to research and clinical trials. This post provides the opportunity to join this successful team at the forefront of diagnostic services.
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Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
* To be responsible for training and day-to-day supervision of Biomedical Support Workers within the section
* To collect, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for testing
* To undertake routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, following standard operating procedures, some of which may be under supervision
* To communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff
JOB DIMENSIONS
As a Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level, you will work as a member of the departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine and more complex investigations, some of which may be under the supervision of more experienced scientific and technical staff. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team. Within the team, you may be required to organise the tasks of support workers. You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff, and other organisations.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
In order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively, you will have successfully studied to A-level standard, preferably in sciences or other equivalent qualification. You will develop your competencies and further your knowledge in all aspects of the specialty through practical experience, in-house training and structured study subject to the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD). In addition, basic computer skills are essential to carry out your work.
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. Our five values are:
* Accountable
* Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Core behaviours and skills
In order to work effectively in the role, the job holder must be able to demonstrate a number of attributes. These abilities will include:
* To gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes
* To become an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service
* To work independently when and as directed by supervisors
* To communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically, or electronically
* To plan the designated workload and assist in the organisation of tasks undertaken by support workers
* To work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures
* To operate highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently
* To input and extract patient data from the laboratory computer system
* To demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate
* To contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members
* To remain competent in established procedures and to develop new skills as experience is accrued.
* To participate actively in the departmental appraisal scheme
* To take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work
Core knowledge and understanding
As the job holder you will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to:
* Carry out a range of basic and more complex technical procedures. This will include instruction in the safe and effective use of highly complex laboratory equipment. You will understand the need to report adverse events in the event of errors and failures.
* Participate actively in departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes. Your level of knowledge and understanding will allow you to recognise when expected levels of quality have not been met.
* Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition, you will be made aware of any suitable actions to take in the event of breaches in health and safety. Such hazards include fire, manual handling, breach of security, controlled and uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials.
* Maintain patient confidentiality. You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information that is related to patient care.
* Observe the requirements of departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample labelling and adverse event reporting.
Principal duties & areas of responsibility
* To perform, sometimes under supervision, appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are consistent with the job holder's level of knowledge, skills and experience.
* To develop your competences in the department and to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures.
* To participate in departmental research and development projects, audit processes and support appropriate clinical trials involving the laboratory.
* To enter, manage and retrieve patient information using the laboratory computer system.
* To communicate accurately sensitive and complex information to users of the service in a manner that is in accordance with departmental procedures.
* To demonstrate relevant job-related tasks to new or more junior staff.
* To actively participate in the laboratory quality assurance programme.
* To contribute to general departmental management, for instance, by assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables.
This list is not exhaustive and the changing needs of the service from time to time may require the development of other appropriate tasks and skills. These will be fully discussed with the post holder in advance of their implementation.
In addition, the Trust requires compliance with a number of corporate policies and procedures. These policies will be discussed with your line manager during your period of induction and further information is available from the Trust's intranet site.
Person Specification
Other Criteria
* Physically able to move around and between sites
* Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads
Qualifications
* A level/NVQ Level 3 preferably in science subjects
Experience
* Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office
* Previous experience of working in a laboratory
* Competence in a range of complex laboratory procedures
* Participation in relevant CPD schemes
Skills & behaviours
* Able to work in a team.
* Able to work independently.
* Flexible approach to work
* Good communicator Friendly attitude
* Dexterity
* Good hand / eye coordination
* Basic computer skills
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.
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