Job overview
To provide laboratory and administrative support to the Department of Chemical Pathology under the supervision of the registered Biomedical Scientist staff. To supervise and train lower banded staff in their duties.
Also to specifically train MLA staff in the send away section on dispatching samples to external hospitals.
Main duties of the job
* Specimen reception: checking patient information and sample type, sorting and numbering of specimens. To follow procedures for the receipt of correctly labelled specimens and inform lab staff of any errors
* To input patient demographics and test request details on to the Laboratory Computer system and filing as directed
* To undertake preparatory work, reagents and other solutions as required
* Stock management for the Blood Sciences Laboratory.
* Perform investigations on clinical samples manually or on automated systems, under the supervision of registered staff, to always follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
* To provide administrative support including generating request and work sheets
* To provide administrative support to the MLAs.
* Comply with quality standards required in service provision and participate in internal and external quality control.
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
* Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
Education, training and qualifications
Essential criteria
* Foundation degree in biomedical Science or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience of working in the NHS
* Previous laboratory work in an accredited clinical laboratory
* Experience of Quality assurance including accreditation standards
* Sample preparation for automated and manual assays
* Some scientific knowledge of basic laboratory procedures including the use of SOP’s and understanding of the safe and effective use of equipment
* Set up, running and maintenance of analytical machines
* Understanding and awareness of Procedures to ensure patient confidentiality
Desirable criteria
* Use of computers including word, excel and laboratory programmes
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
* Good Interpersonal Skills
* Able to communicate effectively with staff (written and verbal)
* Competent in basic laboratory techniques
* Accuracy in working and close attention to detail
* Organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work
* Understanding Health and safety procedures and practices
* Knowledge of Medical terminology
Desirable criteria
* Supervising or training others
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience of working in the NHS
* Previous laboratory work in an accredited clinical laboratory
* Experience of Quality assurance including accreditation standards
* Sample preparation for automated and manual assays
* Some scientific knowledge of basic laboratory procedures including the use of SOP’s and understanding of the safe and effective use of equipment
* Set up, running and maintenance of analytical machines
* Understanding and awareness of Procedures to ensure patient confidentiality
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.