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Bench CSR Medical Laboratory Assistant | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 PA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY38NR |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6469874/382-BANK33-24 |
Summary
The Pathology Directorate is seeking a responsible and enthusiastic individuals to work in the specimen reception department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The duties involve processing specimens, data entry using hospital IT systems and other routine tasks in the laboratory. No previous experience is not required as training will be provided however good basic computer skills and attention to detail are desirable.
The successful candidates will be able to work flexibly to cover working hours between 11:45 - 20:00 including weekends and Bank Holidays once fully trained. Working hours availability can be discussed at interview stage.
Scientific and Technical
· To receive, label and centrifuge clinical samples and to enter patient details into the laboratory computer system. Full training given.
· Responding to telephone enquiries.
· To ensure safe handling of hazardous and infective materials according to defined protocols.
· To ensure the correct disposal of clinical waste and sharps according to defined protocols.
· To comply with all Departmental, Directorate, Trust and Statutory policies.
· To assist in the training of students, Trainees and new MLA’s within the Central Specimen Reception (CSR).
· The service is 24/7 which also includes weekend/evening and night work, to be covered as and when required to support the needs of the service.
Personal
· To ensure personal compliance with regards to mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs.
· Maintain an appropriate and up to date knowledge base.
· Attendance at relevant meetings and Staff meetings/huddles.
· Maintain awareness of future needs and contribute towards service developments.
· Maintenance of personal training log.
· To attend annual appraisals.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire and operates within a regional health economy catchment area that spans Lancashire and South Cumbria, supporting a population of 1.6 million. The Trust is a provider of specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across this region.
The Trust provides a range of acute services to the 352,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 18 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. Since April 1, 2012, the Trust also provides a wide range of community health services to the 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.
Blackpool is known for its historic seafront and promenade, as well as many tourist attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower.
Blackpool is conveniently situated within a 45-minute drive of Manchester, and less than three-hours from Edinburgh and London by rail.
Please see job description and person spec for full details.
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We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
This advert closes on Friday 2 Aug 2024
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