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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
About
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. The Centre for NMAHP Research and Education Excellence (CeNREE) provides support for UHNM staff to develop and engage in research including external Fellowship and Grant application support and a Clinical Academic Career Pathway.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
The Trust also has a vibrant charity arm, UHNM Charity, which provides funds to enable University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment and to enhance and improve patient experience and comfort. Many of our staff are passionate about the service they provide and want to be part of something special. You can find out more about how our staff and patients are helping to improve the health, comfort and hospital experience of local people every day at www.uhnmcharity.org.uk
Pathology Support Worker
Accepting applications until: 10-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 10-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal Stoke University Hospital
- Address
- Newcastle Road
- Town
- Newcastle
- Postcode
- ST4 6QG
- Major / Minor Region
- Staffordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday and Tuesday including Bank Holidays on rota basi)
Salary
- Salary
- £23,615 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 2)
Specialty
- Main area
- Biochemistry
Job overview
Pathology Support Worker Biochemistry
Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level and salary threshold.
Permanent 15 hours per week.
The hours for this vacancy position are 15 hours over period of 2 days working 7.5hrs per day between 10am to 6pm Monday, Tuesday including being rota'd Bank Holidays.
We are seeking applications from motivated, enthusiastic individuals to work as part of the Pathology Specimen Reception team. To provide an effective sample sorting, distribution preparation and data entry service to the Pathology Laboratory.
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The post involves:-
- Receipt and identification of biological samples from Hospital and GP patients.
- Barcode labelling and data entry of confidential information for Blood Sciences onto the Pathology computer system (Masterlab)..
- Sorting and distribution of biological samples.
- Loading and unloading of samples onto the automated blood science track system.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person specification
Knowledge, Training and Educat
Essential criteria
- Good standard of Education demonstrated by GCSEs (in Maths, English and a Science subject)
- Have an awareness of Health and Safety issues
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of Data Entry and IT systems
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality
- Communicate effectively and accurately with all levels of staff.
Supporting Statement Question
Essential criteria
- Briefly explain your understanding of the role of MLA and the routine duties involved in the role
Documents
- Job Description (PDF, 712.5KB)
- Statement handling – updated from policy (PDF, 33.6KB)
- Policy ex-offenders (PDF, 36.1KB)
- Infection control statement (PDF, 107.5KB)
- DBS Code of practice (PDF, 54.9KB)
- Trust Policy on Managing Risk Associated with Safeguarding Children (PDF, 1.1MB)
- Family Relocation Information (PDF, 1.0MB)
- Speaking Up Policy (PDF, 523.6KB)
- Recruitment Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 122.1KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jill Edmondson
- Job title
- Specimen Reception Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
If you are interested in any of these posts or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Jill Edmondson via email [email protected]
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