Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, highly adaptable individuals to join our reception team at St. Mary's Hospital Blood Science's Department.
More than one million tests are received and processed each year by the department. The main duties of the role include specimen receipt and requesting onto the laboratory computer system. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an organised and thorough approach to their work. Previous NHS laboratory experience is an advantage although full training for the role will be provided.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, highly adaptable individuals to join our reception team at St. Mary's Hospital Blood Science's Department.
More than one million tests are received and processed each year by the department. The main duties of the role include specimen receipt and requesting onto the laboratory computer system. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an organised and thorough approach to their work. Previous NHS laboratory experience is an advantage although full training for the role will be provided.
About us
We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties:
Main duties:
Receipt of pathology specimens via Vacuum Tube System or by hand
Sorting of pathology specimens as required ensuring details on request form and specimen match and date and time stamp
Allocation of laboratory accession number to microbiology samples and distribution of specimens to appropriate areas of the laboratory.
Liaising with other Trust staff e.g. doctors in clinics, patient transport service.
Entry of patient details and tests required onto laboratory computer system; checking information with requestors if discrepancies are noted.
Collection and sorting of laboratory reports for distribution, answer telephone enquiries and transmit laboratory results by telephone.
Receipt of microbiology parcels delivered to Pathology.
Packaging and delivery of dirty laundry to collection point (for Pathology) and sorting, distribution and storage of clean laundry (for Pathology).
Disposal of clinical waste in microbiology.
Filing of laboratory paperwork.
Daily, weekly and monthly house keeping duties
Receipt, unload and store supplies, reagents and consumables as they arrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties:
Main duties:
Receipt of pathology specimens via Vacuum Tube System or by hand
Sorting of pathology specimens as required ensuring details on request form and specimen match and date and time stamp
Allocation of laboratory accession number to microbiology samples and distribution of specimens to appropriate areas of the laboratory.
Liaising with other Trust staff e.g. doctors in clinics, patient transport service.
Entry of patient details and tests required onto laboratory computer system; checking information with requestors if discrepancies are noted.
Collection and sorting of laboratory reports for distribution, answer telephone enquiries and transmit laboratory results by telephone.
Receipt of microbiology parcels delivered to Pathology.
Packaging and delivery of dirty laundry to collection point (for Pathology) and sorting, distribution and storage of clean laundry (for Pathology).
Disposal of clinical waste in microbiology.
Filing of laboratory paperwork.
Daily, weekly and monthly house keeping duties
Receipt, unload and store supplies, reagents and consumables as they arrive.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE passes in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE passes in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.
Desirable
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).
