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 opportunity 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.
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 judgments 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.
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 with a 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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