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Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Princess Royal Hospital
Town: Haywards Heath
Salary: £23,615 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: Today at 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
Job Overview
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is both flexible and versatile in their approach to work and join our excellent and friendly Pathology Reception team. You must be able to work well under pressure and in challenging conditions. You will be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills and will possess a positive attitude and be constructive toward change.
The post involves the reception of people and Pathology samples, sample sorting and handling, data entry, and communication of Pathology reports. All post holders are expected to have a good telephone manner and customer skills, excellent communication skills, clear and legible handwriting, and a good understanding of medical terminology and biomedical investigation. Post holders will fully participate in the extended weekday, weekend, and bank holiday rotas.
Main Duties of the Job
This is a part-time vacancy, working between the hours of 13:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday. After completion of training, the opportunity to work weekends will be offered.
Skills required:
1. Clear speaking voice
2. Provide a high quality, responsive, and efficient reception service
3. Excellent telephone manner with sound communication skills
4. Methodical and organised with the ability to prioritise workload
5. Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
6. Team player
The Trust asks all staff to attend an induction programme. Training will be undertaken locally.
Person Specification
* RSA / NVQ 2
Communication + Clinical Skill
* Good communication skills, via telephone, face to face and electronically
* Medical terminology
Personal Management
* Team player and individual worker, able to prioritise workload
Motivation
* Why do they want to work for us?
Interview
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important Information for Applicants
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information: For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net. For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
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