Job overview
The post holder is expected to work as part of a team in Pathology to undertake routine laboratory work and provide general laboratory assistance. This will include entry of patient details and other data into laboratory information systems, operating analysers and other laboratory equipment, maintaining and running checks, quality control and troubleshooting on analysers and other equipment, preparation of reagents, pre analytical preparation of samples for testing, and general housekeeping duties. The post holder will offer a helpful and professional service to visitors and telephone callers. Full in house training and written standard operating procedures will be provided.
Main duties of the job
• Receive, sort and number incoming samples and request forms.
• Enter details from each specimen and request form into laboratory information systems.
• Assist Resident Doctors and Biomedical Scientists at the dissection benches.
• Loading, unloading and operation of laboratory analysers and other equipment as required. Full training would be given.
• Preparation of reagents and chemicals as required
• Maintain a clean and tidy work station, fridges, freezers, and store rooms / areas.
• Ensure safe collection and disposal of waste within allocated working area.
• Deal with telephone calls and queries as directed.
• Receive and distribute supplies and goods.
• Put goods and supplies away and perform stock checks as required.
• Participate in the departmental annual appraisal.
• Ensure that all statutory and mandatory training is kept up to date.
Working for our organisation
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.
The Partnership has three operational divisions:
• Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
• Microbiology and Virology
• Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK.
Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI