Medical Laboratory Support Worker
5 months ago
Applications are invited for the post of Medical Laboratory Support Worker (MLSW) in the Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. The job purpose is to provide laboratory, clerical and data entry support and specimen reception cover as part of a laboratory team.
This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week. A flexible attitude to working hours is essential. The hours are currently within a framework of 08:00 to 20:00 hours, mainly between 08:00 and 17:00 hours including some weekend working.
The receipt of specimens from within the hospital, community hospitals and surrounding GP practices in accordance with the laboratory Specimen Acceptance Policy.
To support the technical and clerical duties alongside the Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists as part of a team to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
Cornwall is a beautiful county which offers an exceptional quality of life and provides many opportunities for outdoor activities such as sailing, surfing and walking along its rugged coastal pathways. There is a thriving arts and theatre scene, as well as an eclectic mixture of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Local, National and International access is available via Newquay Airport. Regular intercity train services run from Truro to London and other major cities.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Distribution and dispatch of material (post, specimens, good, etc.).
Specimen unpacking, sorting, matching, labelling and distribution including prioritisation of urgent work, dealing with unsuitable specimens and implementing the departmental policy for rejecting specimens.
Deal with reception and telephone queries from users outside of the department.
Clerical tasks including filing and retrieval of request form, archive tissue and slides, laboratory reception and use of office equipment.
To be aware of and adhere to the requirements, polices and procedures of the Quality Management System operating within Pathology.
Undertake mandatory training.
Provide training for new/inexperience staff, teaching through a buddy system initially.
To work in a safe manner, in accordance with the Trust and Laboratory safety policies, using personal protective equipment and other control measures when required. To work with hazardous chemicals.
General cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of laboratory equipment and work benches.
Report incidents and near misses according to laboratory protocol.
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