Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Pathology Co-ordinator to join their team of staff in the Pathology department.
This is a full-time role for a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
Duties of this role include:
1. Supporting the Pathology department, by acting as a link between the department and other clinical departments, including Ward and Theatres.
2. To perform tasks associated with specimen handling, dispatch and transport in an effective and correct manner, managing the dispatch of laboratory results.
3. Ensure safe handling and maintenance of equipment.
4. Ensure correct segregation of waste.
5. Commitment to ensuring quality services are delivered to both internal & external stakeholders through continuous improvement activities.
About us
The Runnymede Hospital in Chertsey is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UKs top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
6. 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
7. Private Pension Scheme
8. Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
9. Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
10. Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
11. Non-contributory life insurance
12. Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
13. Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
14. Employee recognition programmes
15. Industry leading training and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHO ARE WE?
16. We are Circle Health Group.
17. We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
18. We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.
19. We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.
WHO ARE YOU?
20. You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.
21. You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.
22. You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
23. Support the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
24. Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
25. Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.
26. Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
27. Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.
28. Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience.
29. To maintain efficient processes and perform tasks associated with specimen collection and handling, to handover to laboratory staff and provide advice on such to the wider hospital.
30. Adequate checking of specimens, ensuring correct packaging and dispatch of specimens.
31. Act as a key user for IMS Maxims / other electronic Pathology Order Communication System where in use; ensure correct data entry into IMS Maxims / other ordering system when placing requests with receiving laboratory, where in use.
32. Support the hospitals point of care testing service.
33. Appropriate and relevant use of patient management and scheduling systems.
34. Receipt and distribution of results to wards, departments and consultants.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
35. Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
36. Able to work with numbers for billing and revenue capture purposes.
37. Good organisational skills.
38. Ability to handle clinical material in a safe manner.
39. Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?
40. You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
41. You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
42. You are a highly effective problem solver.
43. You are proactive and driven to succeed.
44. You are punctual, committed and reliable.
45. You are flexible and adaptable.
46. You are committed to lifelong learning.
WHAT ELSE?
47. This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.
48. You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
49. You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
50. Applicants should meet the following criteria:
51. Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
52. Able to work with numbers for billing and revenue capture purposes.
53. MUST have Venepuncture and ECG skills.
54. Good organisational skills.
55. Ability to handle clinical material in a safe manner.
56. Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.