Job Description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.


Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Band 2: 24,465

Hours: Full time - 37.5 (Part time hours may be considered)

Fixed term contract: 12 months

Blood Sciences is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistants to work in the busy Sample Reception area at Queen Alexandra Hospital.


Our unit operates between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Each shift is typically 7.5 hours, and while we usually have set schedules, there may be opportunities to work a variety of hours to keep things flexible and meet the needs of the team.


The Department of Blood Sciences provides a comprehensive Haematology and Biochemistry service to the local population and a range of specialised services to a wider area. We aim to provide a user friendly, efficient and timely service to allow clinical decisions regarding the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease to be made rapidly. We have a team of clinical staff with an extremely wide range of experience and knowledge readily available to provide interpretation and advice on patient's blood test results.


The staff in Sample Reception provide essential support to all Pathology departments but more closely with Blood Sciences. Sample Reception staff are responsible for the receipt and preparation of blood samples including all pre analytical checks.


Applicants must have good typing skills and should have experience with data input and a good telephone manner. GCSE or equivalent Maths and English C grade or above essential. If you have a passion for working together for patients within a non-clinical role then working in the Blood Sciences, Sample Reception department is a great place to make a positive difference to the patient experience.

Job Summary

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Sample Reception you will handle these tasks: taking receipt of deliveries of Pathology specimens for distribution to all Pathology departments, dealing with patients blood test requests and ensuring all samples are labelled with a unique identifier, the data entry of patients confidential details, dealing with some telephone enquiries and visitors delivering specimens to the department. This role would suit a motivated, caring and dedicated person. The role does include some physical tasks, for example the sorting of all Pathology specimens is completed while standing, so an interest in fitness would be an advantage.


Occasional weekends and public holidays may be required with notice.


Please see attached Job description for additional information.

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent level of education including English Language

Experience

Essential

Experience with electronic handling of data. Fluent and accurate keyboard skills.
Desirable

Previous laboratory or administrative experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and without supervision. Good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstration of manual dexterity through previous employment/interests. Previous telephone/customer care skills. Conscientious, methodical approach to duties.

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.


We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.