Job Summary
The Central Specimen Reception at LTHT is looking to recruit B3 support workers to join our busy teams supporting both Leeds General Infirmary and St James.
As a true central reception, we support Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Specialist Lab Medicine.
The service is 24/7 with our busiest time being 4pm - 9pm.
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Main duties of the job
1. Sorting of samples as they arrive.
2. Recognition of sample types and suitability for processing.
3. Data entry.
4. Responding to urgent work or batched work.
5. Work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as agreed with line manager.
6. Analyser maintenance.
7. Loading and unloading analysers, initial troubleshooting.
8. Answering the phone.
9. Sample preparation and packaging of samples for referral to other laboratories.
10. Stock control.
11. Shift supervisor.
About Us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pathology Department are moving into new purpose-built facilities in 2025. Both LGI and SJH will benefit from the latest automation tech to support our local population of around 2.3 million and the services we supply nationally.
We work 24/7, 365 days a year. Our staffing is managed with a roster produced in advance with combinations of shifts. 7:30 - 16:00, 8:30 - 17:00, 12:30 - 21:00 and 20:30 - 08:00. These are distributed evenly adhering to Working Time Directive Laws.
As reception is purely BSW staffed, there is not a provision for any portfolio training or direct links into disciplines for those wishing to begin their IBMS portfolios.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted: 11 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9298-PATH-405
Job locations: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a member of a large team responsible for the initial processing of patient samples. As a higher-level biomedical support worker, there will be additional responsibilities including the organisation of workflows during shifts. You will be required to communicate effectively with colleagues in CSR and other health care professionals.
Complex tasks including the use of analysers and maintenance using standard operating procedures. Troubleshooting with escalation to Biomedical Scientists as required.
Preparation of chemical reagents.
Processing of samples as per standard operating procedures.
Rejecting samples following defined rules.
Disposal of clinical waste and general housekeeping.
Operating the laboratory IT system (Winpath).
Person Specification
Other Criteria Essential
* Dexterity
Skills and Behaviours Essential
* Able to work autonomously and use own initiative.
* Able to prioritise and organise workload with the team.
* Flexible approach to work
* Good Communicator
Qualifications Essential
* Literate/Numerate. (GCSE Maths & English Grade A-C or equivalent)
* Level 3 qualification (E.g. NVQ) in a laboratory or science-related subject
* IBMS Certificate of Achievement part I
* Computer skills are essential requirements of the job.
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake further in-house or formal training
Experience Essential
* Previous laboratory experience.
* Extensive knowledge of automation
Desirable
* Experience of working in a specimen reception
Employer details
Employer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Employer's website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/
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