Job Description:

Job information Higher Level Medical Laboratory Assistant from the Company Cambridge University Hospitals, this latest Higher Level Medical Laboratory Assistant job vacancy is located in the city Cambridge located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Higher field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Main area Division B-Blood Sciences - Administrative/Specimen Reception Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: Full Time or Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered Hours

Full time Part time Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 180-B-244182 Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary£22,816 - £24,336 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/06/2024 23:59 Interview date 09/07/2024

Job overview

The Blood Sciences Reception, Pathology team at Cambridge University Hospitals Trust is looking for enthusiastic, adaptable individuals keen to join their large, dynamic department. This is a crucial position within pre-analytical services, processing specimen samples and data for laboratory analysis.

The role includes but is not limited to the reception, processing and storage of biological specimens, data entry and reports. In addition the post holder will have a positive, professional approach to patient care and be keen to work as part of a busy, highly skilled team. You will have good attention to detail and fast, accurate typing skills. Whilst recent experience is essential for this post, suitable applicants with other relevant experience may be considered.

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification attached. Your application will be judged against these criteria and your statement in support should reflect how you meet these standards.

Main duties of the job

• Performs a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science activities within the pre-analytical reception under supervision, e.g. data entry

• Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out.

• Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees.

• To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.

• The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.

• Maintain and promote professional image of the CUH Trust.

NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding' care to our patients and rated ‘Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th June 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 9th July 2024

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Desirable criteria

GCSE in a Science or equivalent

Appropriate NVQ level 3/diploma

Experience

Essential criteria

Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties equivalent to an NVQ level 3/diploma

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Pathology IT systems

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems

Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Understanding of customer service

Understanding of medical terminology

Skills

Essential criteria

Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role

Good communication skills,

Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team.

Ability to supervise less experienced staff, e.g. can demonstrate own work.

Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time

Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post

Desirable criteria

Written communication skills

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Edu Ukporo Job title Specimen Reception Team Lead Email address edu.ukporo@nhs.net Telephone number 01223 348010

Keywords : Cambridge jobs

Closed Date : 2025-02-07