North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pathology Reception Medical Laboratory Assistant
22.5 hours per week 08:00 to 16:00 to be worked on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
1 in 4 Saturdays working 8.30am - 12.30pm
Applications are invited from a suitable enthusiastic individual to work as part of a small team in pathology reception at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. The successful candidate will undertake a range of duties including:
* Welcoming patients and visitors to the pathology department
* Handling telephone enquiries
* Receiving, un-packaging, sorting and distributing blood and other samples to the relevant laboratories
* Maintain General Pathology stock consumable levels; identify, order and store supplies and equipment.
* Collating printed laboratory reports and preparing them for posting
Main duties of the job
The post holder will become a member of an established team, contributing to the efficient flow of work through the department by carrying out essential sample reception checks and ensuring timely despatch of laboratory reports. Medical Laboratory Assistants in pathology reception are often the first point of contact with the department and as such require basic customer service skills. Working in a busy healthcare science environment requires attention to detail, accuracy and concentration. The ability to respond to competing demands and prioritise workload are essential characteristics of Medical Laboratory Assistants in pathology reception.
Previous laboratory experience is not essential as training will be provided after which time you would be expected to participate in a rota for weekend. You should be able to demonstrate good planning, organisational and interpersonal skills as well as evidence of competence in problem solving and prioritising workloads. Excellent communication skills are essential for this post.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Person Specification
Skills and Aptitudes
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines in a busy environment
* Good hand-eye coordination.
Knowledge
* Equality Issues
* NHS systems.
* Interest in Science or healthcare fields
Experience
* Laboratory work.
* NHS Employment
Qualifications
* GCSE in science or equivalent.
* NVQ 2 in clinical laboratory support or equivalent.
Personal circumstances
* Meticulous.
* Motivation.
Other requirements
* Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and evenings.
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.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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