We are seeking a reliable, personable and motivated individual to join our Pathology specimen reception team at St. Peters Hospital.
The Department is part of Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS), a network of six Laboratories: St Peters, Frimley Park, Royal Surrey County, Wexham Park, Royal Berkshire Hospitals and East Surrey Hospitals.
The applicant will provide comprehensive support to the pathology service, including performing a wide range of tasks across all sections of the department, namely Blood Sciences, Immunology and Virology.
The department is a busy, vibrant environment that requires active and motivated individuals that enjoy a variety of tasks and challenges. You will be expected to assist with the receipt, prioritisation and pre-analytical processing of potentially infectious samples. You will also be required to use some basic laboratory devices such as a centrifuge by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), under supervision as required. There will be regular interaction with healthcare professional by telephone and in person at the reception hatch. There will also be interaction with drivers, engineers and members of the general public as the reception is the main point of entrance to pathology.
Responsibilities
* Good computer skills and experience with request entry.
* Good verbal communication skills for telephone queries and personal interactions.
* Maintain focus in repetitive tasks.
* Good written communication skills for documentation as part of laboratory practice.
* Good listening skills and ability to receive instruction and communicate responses effectively.
* Flexibility to work late shift and weekend participation as necessary.
* Basic biomedical terminology and equipment knowledge desirable.
* Appreciation and demonstration of the trust's core values desirable.
Qualifications
* Good computer skills and request entry experience.
* Strong verbal communication skills for telephone queries and personal interactions.
* Ability to maintain focus in repetitive tasks.
* Excellent written communication skills for documentation as part of laboratory practice.
* Strong listening skills and ability to receive instruction and communicate responses effectively.
* Flexibility to work late shift and weekend participation as necessary.
* Basic biomedical terminology and equipment knowledge desirable.
* Appreciation and demonstration of the trust's core values desirable.
About the Trust
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
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