Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-C-5958
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital
- Town
- Watford/ Hemel Hempstead
- Salary
- £24,008 - £25,553 pa inc HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Band 3 - Specimen Reception MLA, Chemical Pathology
Band 3
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated members of staff to work in our Pathology Reception providing support to the Blood Sciences laboratory across our laboratory sites in West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Applicants may be required to work shifts from 08:00h to 20:00h Monday to Friday (37.5 hours), and some weekend shifts.
Laboratory experience and keyboard skills will be an advantage, however full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to work at either of the sites providing blood science services (Watford or Hemel Hempstead Hospital).
The role involves the registering of patients on the laboratory IT system and sample preparations prior to analyse by our Biomedical scientist team. The role is busy and requires an exceptional degree of accuracy.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To receive specimens, enter patient and test details into the Pathology computer system, Prepare specimens for the Chemical Pathology and Haematology Laboratories and for sending to other laboratories.
To work closely with registered biomedical scientist staff, to observe and implement standard operating procedures, to liaise with clinical and nursing staff when required.
To participate in the annual joint review process (Values Bases Appraisal).
To participate in flexible working practices (shift patterns) and work at either site as required for the smooth running of the service.
Person specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential criteria
- Good general level of education.
- Good standard of verbal and written English.
Desirable criteria
- NVQ
Knowledge:
Essential criteria
- Health and Safety awareness.
- Computer keyboard skills.
- Good working knowledge of medical Laboratories.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic knowledge of clinical biochemistry
Experience:
Essential criteria
- Experience of data entry.
- Experience of work in a healthcare environment.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a medical laboratory.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Randeep Kaur
- Job title
- Senior BMS – Pathology Reception Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923 217573
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