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Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

1.    Deal with receipt of samples into the laboratory arriving via staff, couriers, and post.
2.    Sort, prioritise, match, and apply a unique barcode label to samples and request forms. 
3.    Identify urgent specimens and fast track to the laboratory.
4.    Input of patient and sample data into the laboratory information management system 
5.    Solve problems related to mislabeled/lost samples and other enquiries.
6.    Provide occasional portering services e.g. receipt of goods and sample collection/ delivery.
7.    Deal with telephone enquiries 
8.    Aliquot and dispatch samples to referral laboratories for specialist analysis.
9.    Assist and support other members of the reception team.
10.    Demonstrate own working practices to new members of staff.
11.    Maintain a personal training record to demonstrate competence and compliance with statutory and mandatory training.
12.    Aliquot reagents involved in sample processing.
13.    Undertake cleaning of equipment and be responsible for maintaining cleaning records.
14.    Monitor temperatures of critical appliances and rooms and respond to events following correct procedures.
15.    Deal with the receipt of deliveries including updating ordering records and ensuring correct storage.
16.    Provide occasional admin assistance as required.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.