Advanced Laboratory Support Worker

7 months ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated person to join our friendly team of staff. As a Laboratory Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping to deliver and develop our comprehensive, clinical immunology service.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST
- The post-holder will assist in the provision of an efficient and smooth running service within the Department by following the departmental SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and protocols throughout all sections of the department.
- The post-holder will be mainly involved in the reception and sorting of specimens, routine processing of specimens and associated tasks, input of patient information onto the laboratory computer, disposal of infected material and preparation of reagents.
- A flexible approach to the hours of employment is required, according to the individual contract.
- Band 3 Laboratory Support Workers will preferably have had previous experience of working in an NHS diagnostic laboratory.

You will support Healthcare Scientific staff by maintaining analytical equipment, producing chemical reagents and preparing biological specimens for analysis. You will help to meet quality standards necessary for accreditation, and ensure that protocols are followed in a way that maintains Health, Safety and Information Security for individuals, the Department and the Trust.

You will have a positive, professional approach to patient care and be keen to work as part of a busy, highly skilled team. Previous experience within a diagnostic laboratory is essential for this post.

You will be expected to actively participate in the training and development of technical, medical and support staff, as well as to be pro-active in your own continued development. As one of the largest Immunology laboratories in the UK we offer great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST**:

- The post holder will assist in the provision of an efficient and smooth running service within the Department by following the departmental SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and protocols throughout all sections of the department.
- The post-holder will be mainly involved in the reception and sorting of

specimens, routine processing of specimens and associated tasks, input of patient information onto the laboratory computer, disposal of infected material and preparation of reagents.
- A flexible approach to the hours of employment is required, according to individual contract.
- Band 3 Support Workers will have had previous experience of working in an NHS diagnostic laboratory.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSBILITIES

Scientific and Clinical Responsibilities
- Accepts a full range of clinical samples into the department, working

with staff within the hospital. Occasional use of stairs may be required for this purpose.
- Assesses samples for urgency and prepares them by laboratory section.
- Matches samples and request forms and assigns unique laboratory

numbers, requiring complete accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ensures that samples meet acceptance criteria for testing and dealing with any non-compliance in accordance with departmental protocols. Is aware of appropriate sample type for all tests.
- Is responsible for data entry into the laboratory computer system, requiring complete accuracy and attention to detail.
- Is fully conversant with relevant departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that personal performance complies with UKAS standard.
- In conjunction with the registered scientific staff ensures the validity of results by the use of appropriate control materials.
- Works in cooperation with scientific staff to ensure workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Performs telephone duties that include making and receiving calls from and to the laboratory, verbally transmitting confidential results and conveying sensitive information to healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives.
- Participates in the preparation of disinfectants and reagents in accordance with SOPs and Health and Safety requirements.
- To be capable of regular manual handling (up to 5kg) and occasional

heavy lifting (up to 15 kg) e.g. disposable was

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