Pathology Co-ordinator

**The Chaucer Hospital** in Canterbury is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.**

**Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.**

**We have an opportunity for a Pathology Co-ordinator to join their team of staff in the Pathology department.**

**This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern between the hours of 8am and 4pm.**

**Applicants should meet the following criteria**:

- Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
- Able to work with numbers for billing and revenue capture purposes.
- MUST have Venepuncture and ECG skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to handle clinical material in a safe manner.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

**Duties of this role include**:

- Supporting the Pathology department, by acting as a link between the department and other clinical departments, including Ward and Theatres.
- To perform tasks associated with specimen handling, dispatch and transport in an effective and correct manner, managing the dispatch of laboratory results.
- Ensure safe handling and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensure correct segregation of waste.
- Commitment to ensuring quality services are delivered to both internal & external stakeholders through continuous improvement activities.

**Salary & Benefits**

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Life insurance
- One paid charity/volunteer day per year
- Extensive rewards and voluntary benefits including blue light card
- Free wellbeing services
- High Value Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more

**“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.