Medical Laboratory Assistant - Sample Reception
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Band 2 - £23,614 per annum for full-time hours Full-time and part-time hours are available for this role. Example working pattern: Monday to Thursday 1pm to 9pm, Friday 1:30pm to 9pm. Bank holiday and weekend working are required for this post. Blood Sciences is looking for a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in the busy Sample Reception area at Queen Alexandra Hospital. The Department of Blood Sciences provides a comprehensive Haematology and Biochemistry service to the local population and a range of specialised services to a wider area. We aim to provide a user-friendly, efficient, and timely service to allow clinical decisions regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disease to be made rapidly. The staff in Sample Reception provide essential support to all Pathology departments, but more closely with Blood Sciences. Sample Reception staff are responsible for the receipt and preparation of blood samples including all pre-analytical checks. Applicants must have good typing skills and should have experience with data input and a good telephone manner. GCSE or equivalent Maths and English C grade or above is essential. Main duties of the job
As a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Sample Reception, you will handle these tasks: Taking receipt of deliveries of Pathology specimens for distribution to all Pathology departments. Dealing with patients' blood test requests and ensuring all samples are labelled with a unique identifier. Data entry of patients' confidential details. Dealing with some telephone enquiries and visitors delivering specimens to the department. This role would suit a motivated, caring, and dedicated person. The role does include some physical tasks, for example, the sorting of all Pathology specimens is completed while standing, so an interest in fitness would be an advantage. This position includes weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota system. A background in science subjects to GCSE level and experience in using computers would be an advantage, as would previous experience of working in a Clinical/Medical Laboratory. If you have a passion for working together for patients within a non-clinical role, then working in the Blood Sciences, Sample Reception department is a great place to make a positive difference to the patient experience. About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Job responsibilities
Receive patient samples and request forms according to departmental procedure, including entry of patient requests into the laboratory information system and loading analytical systems. Monitor and maintain basic laboratory equipment, for example, centrifuges, fridges, and freezers. Perform basic laboratory techniques as applicable, for example, specified analyser maintenance and reagent preparation. Ensure adequate supplies of laboratory consumables and process deliveries of goods accordingly. Store, retrieve and dispose of samples in accordance with departmental procedures. Respond to telephone and face-to-face enquiries in a polite and efficient manner. Undertake filing and scanning of patient records as required. Ensure all required laboratory documentation is completed in a timely and efficient manner. Contribute to the work of the laboratory as an effective team member, following all relevant policies and procedures. Monitor, promote and adhere to Trust and Departmental Health and Safety requirements including correct disposal of waste and control of infection hazard. Adhere to all relevant Blood Sciences Quality Standards. Participate in Annual Personal Development Review (APDR) and undergo any professional development requirements, including statutory and mandatory training requirements. Support the development of other staff as required. If working in Haematology, the MLA may be required to attend Bone Marrow Biopsies, where they would be trained to assist the Haematology Consultants passing them the equipment and preparing slides of the biopsy at the bedside. Person Specification
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent level of education including English Language. Experience
Experience with electronic handling of data. Fluent and accurate keyboard skills. Previous laboratory or administrative experience. Skills and Knowledge
Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and without supervision. Good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstration of manual dexterity through previous employment/interests. Previous telephone/customer care skills. Conscientious, methodical approach to duties. 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. Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Band 2 - £23,614 per annum for full-time hours Full-time and part-time hours are available for this role. Example working pattern: Monday to Thursday 1pm to 9pm, Friday 1:30pm to 9pm. Bank holiday and weekend working are required for this post. Blood Sciences is looking for a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in the busy Sample Reception area at Queen Alexandra Hospital. The Department of Blood Sciences provides a comprehensive Haematology and Biochemistry service to the local population and a range of specialised services to a wider area. We aim to provide a user-friendly, efficient, and timely service to allow clinical decisions regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disease to be made rapidly. The staff in Sample Reception provide essential support to all Pathology departments, but more closely with Blood Sciences. Sample Reception staff are responsible for the receipt and preparation of blood samples including all pre-analytical checks. Applicants must have good typing skills and should have experience with data input and a good telephone manner. GCSE or equivalent Maths and English C grade or above is essential. Main duties of the job
As a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Sample Reception, you will handle these tasks: Taking receipt of deliveries of Pathology specimens for distribution to all Pathology departments. Dealing with patients' blood test requests and ensuring all samples are labelled with a unique identifier. Data entry of patients' confidential details. Dealing with some telephone enquiries and visitors delivering specimens to the department. This role would suit a motivated, caring, and dedicated person. The role does include some physical tasks, for example, the sorting of all Pathology specimens is completed while standing, so an interest in fitness would be an advantage. This position includes weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota system. A background in science subjects to GCSE level and experience in using computers would be an advantage, as would previous experience of working in a Clinical/Medical Laboratory. If you have a passion for working together for patients within a non-clinical role, then working in the Blood Sciences, Sample Reception department is a great place to make a positive difference to the patient experience. About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Job responsibilities
Receive patient samples and request forms according to departmental procedure, including entry of patient requests into the laboratory information system and loading analytical systems. Monitor and maintain basic laboratory equipment, for example, centrifuges, fridges, and freezers. Perform basic laboratory techniques as applicable, for example, specified analyser maintenance and reagent preparation. Ensure adequate supplies of laboratory consumables and process deliveries of goods accordingly. Store, retrieve and dispose of samples in accordance with departmental procedures. Respond to telephone and face-to-face enquiries in a polite and efficient manner. Undertake filing and scanning of patient records as required. Ensure all required laboratory documentation is completed in a timely and efficient manner. Contribute to the work of the laboratory as an effective team member, following all relevant policies and procedures. Monitor, promote and adhere to Trust and Departmental Health and Safety requirements including correct disposal of waste and control of infection hazard. Adhere to all relevant Blood Sciences Quality Standards. Participate in Annual Personal Development Review (APDR) and undergo any professional development requirements, including statutory and mandatory training requirements. Support the development of other staff as required. If working in Haematology, the MLA may be required to attend Bone Marrow Biopsies, where they would be trained to assist the Haematology Consultants passing them the equipment and preparing slides of the biopsy at the bedside. Person Specification
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent level of education including English Language. Experience
Experience with electronic handling of data. Fluent and accurate keyboard skills. Previous laboratory or administrative experience. Skills and Knowledge
Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and without supervision. Good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstration of manual dexterity through previous employment/interests. Previous telephone/customer care skills. Conscientious, methodical approach to duties. 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. Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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