NHS
Clinical Biochemistry Clerk
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Job Description
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- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
- Good standard of general education.
- Vocational qualification at level 3 or the equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Previous experience in a busy office environment
- Knowledge of NHS IT systems such as Oracle, ESR, Datix and Myrddin
- Good written and oral communication skills. Good organisational skills. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Knowledge of Microsoft software packages.
- Knowledge of the Pathology Trakcare (LIMS) system.
- Ability to work with all grades of staff. Flexible in nature with a responsible attitude
- Good standard of general education.
- Vocational qualification at level 3 or the equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Previous experience in a busy office environment
- Knowledge of NHS IT systems such as Oracle, ESR, Datix and Myrddin
- Good written and oral communication skills. Good organisational skills. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Knowledge of Microsoft software packages.
- Knowledge of the Pathology Trakcare (LIMS) system.
- Ability to work with all grades of staff. Flexible in nature with a responsible attitude
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Biochemistry Clerk to join a friendly and enthusiastic team within Pathology at Prince Charles Hospital. The post holder will provide administrative support to the clinical, scientific and clerical staff within the Clinical Biochemistry department. If you like working in a busy environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enjoy working as part of a strong team that is committed to providing the highest quality care, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Provide clerical services to the Clinical Biochemistry Department maintaining strict confidentiality
To ensure that data input into hospitals IT systems meets the health board standards of data quality and accuracy.
To ensure telephone queries are responded to in a timely manner and at all times deliver courteous, friendly and efficient service.
To ensure that appropriate action is taken with regards to e-mail/telephone queries in a timely fashion.
To ensure telephoned results are given accurately to the appropriate person following department procedures and documenting the call within the laboratory IT system.
To be responsible for maintaining filing systems in use in the department.
To become familiar with the role of the secretarial staff in order to provide cover during times of absence.
Merge maintenance of the Clinical Biochemistry patient database using the hospital Myrddin system.
Entering and receipting of departmental orders using Oracle.
Scanning of departmental documentation upon request.
Provide clerical assistance for departmental and clinical audit.
To input patient details for a variety of test requests, from clinical sources into the Trakcare (LIMS) in various formats.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Date posted
21 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-AC106-0324
Job locations
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8DT
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Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Education and qualification
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Experience
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Skills
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Knowledge
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Attributes
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Education and qualification
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Experience
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Skills
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Knowledge
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Desirable
Attributes
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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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8DT
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8DT
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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