University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
BASE: Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary; however, travel between UHL's hospital sites will be required.
HOURS: 37.5 (24/7 roster)
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Through Head of Department to Clinical Director
Main duties of the job
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Biomedical Assistant in the busy Specimen Reception areas of the combined Haematology and Biochemistry departments (Blood Sciences) within Pathology at University Hospitals of Leicester.
Providing support for the smooth running of the laboratory, your duties will include:
1. Receipt of Pathology samples prior to analysis.
2. Inputting of data from patient request forms onto the system.
3. Preparation of samples for analysis.
4. A number of general housekeeping duties.
5. An element of manual dexterity is also required.
The pathology service operates on a 24/7 basis, and therefore shifts are arranged during these times, including weekends, evenings, and nights.
The successful applicant will be educated to GCSE level with previous experience involving a keen attention to detail.
Highly organised and conscientious, you have the ability to plan and organize your own work, and to adapt flexibly when circumstances change. A dedicated team member, you will bring a pleasant and helpful approach. In return for your commitment, you will receive all the training you need to carry out these duties.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
* High-quality care for all.
* Being a great place to work.
* Partnerships for impact.
* Research and education excellence.
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* We are compassionate.
* We are proud.
* We are inclusive.
* We are one team.
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job responsibilities
* To assist in the provision of laboratory services.
* Pre-analytical duties include receipt, sorting, and numbering of samples, data entry, and specimen preparation.
* Post-analytical duties include telephone results enquiries, filing, sample disposal, general laboratory housekeeping, and dealing with referred work.
* Ability to analyse routine information carefully and break down problems or situations into their component parts. Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling, whilst paying particular attention to detail.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE (including Maths and English).
* Basic IT and Communication Skills.
Experience
* Evidence of Attention to Detail.
* Awareness of health & safety.
* Working in a Healthcare Environment.
Planning & Organisational Skills
* Evidence of managing your time to complete an allocated task.
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.
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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