Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury are part of the Trust.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek.
Job overview
Laboratory Support Worker (Band 2/ 3) Blood Bank
We require laboratory support staff to work with qualified scientists to perform basic sample preparation and data entry in Blood Transfusion Lab at JRH
Band 2/3 dependant on any previous relevant experience.
A flexible approach to working hours is required as the Department provides a 24/7/365 service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and have a positive professional approach to patient care.
- To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealing with a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters.
- To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathological specimens for analysis.
- To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
- To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast‑tracking urgent, clinic and labile samples as appropriate.
- To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests into the laboratory computer system.
- Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation, aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
- Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, including quality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientists.
- Printing, sorting and dispatching of laboratory reports.
- Collection of data for audits.
- Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores.
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at all times.
- To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparation of laboratory disinfectants.
- To work within the Pathology Reception Standard Operating Procedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
- Education and Qualifications
Experience and Knowledge
- Previous NHS Experience
- Data Entry Experience
Skills and Abilities
- Basic Keyboard Skills
- Timely accurate working. Methodical. Well organised
Personal Qualities
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to work as team member. Self‑motivation.
- Able to perform light physical work
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
- Ability to learn from experience.
Other Requirements
- Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types.
- Flexible approach to hours of work
Sexual Safety Charter
In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the core principles.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office. All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process.
COVID‑19: The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage staff to get vaccinated. Unvaccinated staff can access advice and information on the Oxfordshire County Council website.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
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