Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Blood Sciences Department at Stepping Hill Hospital for a medical laboratory assistant to join our anticoagulation dosing and advisory team. The successful applicant would be joining a passionate and highly motivated staffing group providing diagnostic services to the hospital and patients of the GP practices in Stockport and the High Peak areas.
The post holder works under indirect supervision of the anticoagulation dosing team to meet the needs of patients under the service.
The support required by the service dictates Monday to Friday working core hours between 8:00am-16:30pm with some days requiring earlier starts.
Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Department of Blood sciences (Stockport NHS Foundation Trust) Anticoagulation Medical Laboratory Assistant - full time
The post holder will be performing near patient blood testing utilising point of care measuring devices to provide (warfarin) Anticoagulation dosing advice to patients at community based clinics . In addition, there are administrative duties , regular patient contact, document and record keeping and use of software required as part of the role.
You will be part of a multi skilled team of staff, travelling out to GP surgeries and primary care centres to provide blood testing clinic sessions.
As part of the Blood sciences team you will also undertake processing of patient samples and enrolling patient data into the laboratory information management system.
Experience of working in Health care is advantageous.
The Blood Sciences laboratory has ISO 15189 accreditation and is committed to providing a service of the highest quality 24 hours per 7 day week.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes but is not limited to the near patient blood testing service utilising point of care measuring devices.
- Works under direction of the Anticoagulant Protocol
- Perform near patient testing of all anticoagulant patients in a clinic or domiciliary setting
- Maintain anticoagulant kit and equipment, ensuring adequate supplies to carry out the clinic and domiciliary visits
- Participation in NEQAS quality assurance scheme and other routine equipment validation
- Covering office duties including answering the phone, contacting patient via phone and email, booking appointments using the DAWN software, and other administrative duties.
- Processing of patient samples and enrolling patient data into the laboratory information management system.
- Work as part of the anticoagulant team and wider team of health care professionals, ensuring they have timely access to data from your interventions with patients to facilitate safe and effective care
- Maintain appropriate clinical and nonclinical records, in line with best practice
- Follow national and local guidance regarding anticoagulation management
- To take part in the surveys and audits to ensure consistently high standards of anticoagulation monitoring care are maintained
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes but is not limited to the near patient blood testing service utilising point of care measuring devices.
- Works under direction of the Anticoagulant Protocol
- Perform near patient testing of all anticoagulant patients in a clinic or domiciliary setting
- Maintain anticoagulant kit and equipment, ensuring adequate supplies to carry out the clinic and domiciliary visits
- Participation in NEQAS quality assurance scheme and other routine equipment validation
- Covering office duties including answering the phone, contacting patient via phone and email, booking appointments using the DAWN software, and other administrative duties.
- Processing of patient samples and enrolling patient data into the laboratory information management system.
- Work as part of the anticoagulant team and wider team of health care professionals, ensuring they have timely access to data from your interventions with patients to facilitate safe and effective care
- Maintain appropriate clinical and nonclinical records, in line with best practice
- Follow national and local guidance regarding anticoagulation management
- To take part in the surveys and audits to ensure consistently high standards of anticoagulation monitoring care are maintained
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- GCSE standard Maths/English /Science
Desirable
- Healthcare or customer service qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of laboratory processes
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Knowledge of Anticoagulation service
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in an anticoagulation department or lab environment
- Experience in training others
skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to follow written instructions effectively and consistently
- Able to accurately record information electronically and in written form with a high level of accuracy
- Experience of managing your time to complete an allocated task.
- Experience of managing your time to complete an allocated task.
- Good Computer Keyboard/typing skills
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- GCSE standard Maths/English /Science
Desirable
- Healthcare or customer service qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of laboratory processes
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Knowledge of Anticoagulation service
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in an anticoagulation department or lab environment
- Experience in training others
skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to follow written instructions effectively and consistently
- Able to accurately record information electronically and in written form with a high level of accuracy
- Experience of managing your time to complete an allocated task.
- Experience of managing your time to complete an allocated task.
- Good Computer Keyboard/typing skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
