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The Directorate of Laboratory Medicine also known as Eastern Pathology Alliance encompasses Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Microbiology and Cytogenetics. EPA provides a range of analysis of blood, body fluids and tissues for the Hospital inpatient and out-patient population, all the GP’s in Norfolk and other neighbouring Trusts.
The majority of these samples arrive in the central reception area where they are sorted, registered on the lab computer systems and prepared for analysis.
Main duties of the job
- sample sorting and re-directing
- checking the samples for suitability
- registering them in the Lab computer systems
- labelling and preparing for analysis.
Preparation includes use of centrifuges, balances and pipettes.
A good deal of manual dexterity is required, with an ability to work carefully and accurately and to use own initiative.
This post will be part of the departmental 24hr shift rota including 1 week in 8 of night shifts and 1 weekend in 4.
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To receive, and sort specimens and to register patient and specimen details in the Laboratory Information system.
- To separate and store blood and other specimens for current and future laboratory testing.
- To file and scan report cards and other documents.
- To answer telephone enquiries from general practitioners and hospital departments concerning details of specimens and patient information.
- To pack and send laboratory specimens which are being referred to other laboratories.
- To assist with patient enquiries.
- To act as receptionist for laboratory visitors, etc.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic English Literacy and Numeracy to GCSE level or equivalent
- Basic IT skills e.g. understanding the use of email and the use of Word.
Desirable
- Previous experience in UKAS accredited laboratory.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Skills, Abilities & knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination for pipetting samples.
- Ability to work with complex analysers and technology
- Be able to adapt to the changing exigencies of the service
Desirable
- Has a working knowledge of the activities performed within the laboratory service
- Experience of laboratory and other general IT software
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