Pathology Operational Support Assistant

2 months ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

JOB SUMMARY 1. The post holder will be required to work independently and as part of a team, liaise with other healthcare professionals, clinicians, laboratory staff, suppliers and/or their representatives. 2. The post holder will contribute in the provision of an efficient service for the Pathology service.3.

The post holder must observe the policies and procedures relevant to the role. The work involves routinely handling paperwork i.e. patient reports, post and deliveries to pathology that may contain pathogenic micro-organisms. 4.

The department is highly computerised and a good knowledge of IT software is necessary to the role.Key RelationshipsConsultant PathologistsOffice staffLaboratory staffLaboratory managerial staffLaboratory support staff Service users OBJECTIVES, PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST 1. To undertake general office duties.2. To assist with the ordering of stationery and maintaining a good level of stock control.3. To assist with daily ordering with suppliers and to chase outstanding deliveries.4.

To ensure that the GP consumable orders are fulfilled to correct levels and there is no detrimental impact on the users resulting from lack of stock.5. To accept deliveries and direct them, in a timely fashion, to the correct discipline within Pathology.6. To ensure that the goods on the delivery note are in accordance with those ordered, and either receipt goods in as delivery complete or liaise with supplier with regard to outstanding goods.7. To ensure goods received are receipted on to the relevant software.8.

To assist in the maintenance of the printers.9. To assist with the disposal of clinical waste including the use of autoclaves.10. Organisation of the storerooms within Pathology. To keep storeroom clean and ensure stock is rotated.



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