Job overview
To work as part of a team to perform technical and clerical duties in
receiving and preparing specimens for dissection and microtomy in Cellular
Pathology.
Work to necessary standards within the guidelines of Health and Safety, following Standard Operating Procedures. Performs more technical support tasks under supervision.
The Cellular Pathology Department is looking for enthusiastic people to join our professional team at Swansea Bay University Health Board.
We are a busy department, processing over 35,000 specimens per year. You will be working as part of professional team, who are committed to providing a high quality service to the patients of Swansea Bay HB.
There are also many training opportunities, with full training being provided. Also there are exciting opportunities for career development within the department and the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to fill a full time (37.5hrs) vacancy in our very busy department. We are primarily based at Singleton Hospital but there will be a requirement to work at Morriston Hospital.
You will be required to carry out laboratory-based support tasks to include specimen reception, data entry and preparation of specimens for processing and reporting.
We are looking for a well organised person able to work to tight schedules, who will use their own initiative.
You must have good communication skills as this role requires continuous communication with all levels of staff to ensure that work is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
In house training will be provided
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
1. NVQ level 3 or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
Desirable criteria
2. Basic keyboard qualification. (ECDL)
3. Any science related qualification
4. Good knowledge of MS Office Suite
5. Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data, both personal and organisational
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Demonstrable experience of knowledge, skills and experience at NVQ 3 level.
Desirable criteria
7. Worked in laboratory environment, understanding of pathology service.
8. Working in an NHS environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
9. Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure to organise multiply tasks
10. Good written and verbal communication skills
11. Ability to work within a team and to take direction from senior team members Ability to problem solve and fact finding.
Desirable criteria
12. Understanding of medical terminology
13. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
14. Interest in science
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable