• Job Description

  Req#: C9180-24-0983?language=en&page=43&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Blood Sciences Reception, Pathology team at Cambridge University Hospitals Trust is looking for enthusiastic, adaptable individuals keen to join their large, dynamic department. This is a crucial position within pre-analytical services, processing specimen samples and data for laboratory analysis.

  The role includes but is not limited to the reception, processing and storage of biological specimens, data entry and reports. In addition the post holder will have a positive, professional approach to patient care and be keen to work as part of a busy, highly skilled team. You will have good attention to detail and fast, accurate typing skills. Whilst recent experience is essential for this post, suitable applicants with other relevant experience may be considered.

  Please ensure you read the job description and person specification attached. Your application will be judged against these criteria and your statement in support should reflect how you meet these standards.

  Main duties of the job

  o Performs a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science activities within the pre-analytical reception under supervision, e.g. data entry

  o Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out.

  o Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees.

  o To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.

  o The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions.

  o Maintain and promote professional image of the CUH Trust.

  NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence

  About us

  Our Trust

  Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

  CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

  Date posted

  18 June 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £22,816 to £24,336 a year p.a. pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  180-B-244182

  Job locations

  Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

  Hills Rd

  Cambridge

  CB2 0QQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

  As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

  This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th June 2024

  Interviews are due to be held on 9th July 2024

  Benefits to you

  We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

  Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

  We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

  As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

  This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th June 2024

  Interviews are due to be held on 9th July 2024

  Benefits to you

  We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

  Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

  We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

  Desirable

  • GCSE in a Science or equivalent
  • Appropriate NVQ level 3/diploma

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties equivalent to an NVQ level 3/diploma

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
  • Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
  • Understanding of customer service
  • Understanding of medical terminology

  Skills

  Essential

  • Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
  • Good communication skills,
  • Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team.
  • Ability to supervise less experienced staff, e.g. can demonstrate own work.
  • Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
  • Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post

  Desirable

  • Written communication skills

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

  Desirable

  • GCSE in a Science or equivalent
  • Appropriate NVQ level 3/diploma

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties equivalent to an NVQ level 3/diploma

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
  • Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
  • Understanding of customer service
  • Understanding of medical terminology

  Skills

  Essential

  • Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
  • Good communication skills,
  • Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team.
  • Ability to supervise less experienced staff, e.g. can demonstrate own work.
  • Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
  • Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post

  Desirable

  • Written communication skills

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

  Hills Rd

  Cambridge

  CB2 0QQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

  Hills Rd

  Cambridge

  CB2 0QQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• 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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