Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for someone whoo Is able to communicate well with staff in the department and service userso Is able to plan and use their own time economically and effectivelyo Has a high degree of motivation and enthusiasmo Has a working knowledge of laboratory areaso Is able to work early, day, and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work throughout all of sections of the department on a rotational basis Work a mixture of early, day, and late shifts, and weekend and bank holidays Be responsible for the reception/data entry and processing of clinical specimens, these may include a range of swabs, body fluids, and blood samples Be involved in setting up a range of routine automated and manual laboratory tests Assist with the quality management of the laboratory (for example quality control procedures and audit as required)
Person Specification
Qualifications / Exerience
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at A-C level or equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 education or equivalent level of experience.
Desirable
- Working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate well with all staff.
- Ability to plan and use own time economically and effectively.
- A high degree of motivation and enthusiasm is essential for the role.
- Ability to work both as part of a team and as an individual.
- Highly developed initiative skills.
- Articulate and clear thinking
- Ability to deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner.
- Keyboard skills for data input.
- Collect and report routine data and information.
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day to day working practices but also in relation to management systems.
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO14 2AA