Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL) Haematology and Blood Transfusion Departments.
We are seeking a strong and proactive team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a team of medical laboratory assistants to support the provision of our 24/7 service 7 days a week. The role will deliver a hybrid function of specimen reception and laboratory duties for Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Infection divisions (point of care testing).
Working closely with Biomedical Scientists and the wider technical and scientific team, the post holder will support Operational Leads across ESEL sites and contribute to the efficient running of laboratory services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Receiving, registering, and processing diagnostic specimens.
- Using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to enter, retrieve, and manage patient and specimen data.
- Undertaking routine laboratory procedures and pre-analytical specimen processing.
- Operating laboratory analysers and assisting with basic troubleshooting activities.
- Performing clerical and administrative duties, including stock monitoring and replenishment.
- Adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintaining good laboratory practice at all times.
- Providing a professional, courteous, and helpful service to visitors, healthcare professionals, and telephone enquiries.
- Supporting the department in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and patient-focused service.
About us
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 was formed in May 2021 and has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) at six other hospital sites.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £30,630 to £32,346 a year
- Permanent, full-time position
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Band 3
Requirements
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent
- Ability to work with pathological specimens
- Literate and numerate
- Good communications skills
- Manual dexterity
- Accurate and careful
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good keyboard/VDU skills
- Willingness to undertake 'house-keeping', laboratory cleaning duties
- Able to lift up to 20kg with help of lifting equipment
- The post holder must be willing to have relevant vaccinations