At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to support vital lab operations and patient care.
- Company: Reputable hospital with a commitment to excellence in healthcare.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with a supportive team at a leading hospital.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while gaining valuable lab experience.
- Qualifications: Basic keyboard skills and a reliable, organised approach to work.
The predicted salary is between 24169 - 25674 £ per year.
Overview
The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and have a positive professional approach to patient care.
To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealing with a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters.
Responsibilities
- To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathological specimens for analysis.
- To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
- To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-tracking urgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate.
- To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests into the laboratory computer system.
- Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation, aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
- Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, including quality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientists.
- Printing, sorting and dispatching of laboratory reports.
- Collection of data for audits.
- Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores.
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at all times.
- To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparation of laboratory disinfectants.
- To work within the Pathology Reception Standard Operating Procedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Band 2/3 dependant on any previous relevant experience.
- A flexible approach to working hours is required as the Department provides a 24/7/365 service.
- Basic Keyboard Skills.
- Timely accurate working.
- Methodical.
- Well organised, Reliable and trustworthy.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Self-motivation.
- Able to perform light physical work.
- Capable of intense periods of concentration.
- Ability to learn from experience.
- About the Department
The Departments of Laboratory Haematology and Clinical Biochemistry are spread across 4 sites at 3 hospitals in Oxford and Banbury, and the successful candidates would work as part of a team at the Oxford site of the Trust.
The Departments are both UKAS and HCPC accredited.
The Oxford University Hospital has a more diverse range of testing being carried out than many other Hospitals with a variety of specialist workload being referred in, and training in appropriate specialist sections may be given, over time, as required, but this will not be the priority in this role.
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Laboratory Support Worker in Oxford employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive environment for aspiring nephrologists. With a focus on professional development, extensive training, and opportunities for research and teaching, employees can thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful patient care in a vibrant community. The work culture promotes collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
