About the Role
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the successful candidate will be:
Processing of pathology samples
Entering patient requests and results using a LIMS
Performing routine and complex pathology investigations
Ability to accurately use a calibrated pipette
Loading/unloading and filing of samples
Use and maintenance of automated analytical platforms
Technical validation of patient results using various laboratory middleware (B5/B6)
Clinical authorisation of patient results (B6 only)
Interpretation of internal and external controls
Day-to-day supervisory responsibility over lower-grade support staff
Communicating results and other queries with service users by telephone or other means.
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
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Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Other attributes
Desirable
Training experience
Evidence of team working & overall suitability, as evidenced through occupational experience
Occupational Experience
Essential
Relevant UK NHS laboratory experience.
Desirable
Experience in all Blood science disciplines (Haematology, Transfusion and Clinical Chemistry)
Previous 'out of hours' working experience.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
BSc in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS accredited degreee) or IBMS accredited equivalent.
Desirable
Have, or be near to completing, the IBMS Registration Portfolio
Registration with, or eligibility to register with, the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
IBMS Specialist Portfolio