Job description

Have you ever considered a career in laboratory medicine?

We are seeking candidates to join our friendly vibrant team in the Blood Science Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Kings Lynn. If successful, you will be joining the Specimen Reception Team within the department. Specimen Reception is the frontline of the department as it is responsible for the receipt and preparation of all Blood and Urine samples coming into the Laboratory for analysis.

Working as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance,you will be based at the QEH, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a cutting edge Laboratory encompassing Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and Andrology.

You do not require any previous experience for this role as we will provide full training, we are looking for dedication,enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

We operate an extended working day between 08:00 and 20:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 – 16:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and Weekends and successful candidates will be required to work within hours (based on an average 37.5 hours per week). We will consider applications from candidates that wish to work on a part time basis as well.

If you would like any further information about this role please do not hesitate to contact Nicola Pearman, Specimen Reception Lead, via e-mail [email protected]

Main duties of the job
1. As post holder you will support the effective, consistent and efficient running of Spoke Blood Sciences services. Perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Specimen Reception and relevant laboratory areas. Obtain samples for biological testing, perform standard biological tests, process blood and other fluids for analysis ensuring sample integrity is maintained at all times.

This role requires the daily use of the Pathology IT systems to a high level of accuracy when inputting patient information and test data. Ensure that all duties within their service are carried out in accordance with the Trust and Departmental policies.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

You will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn but will be an employee of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and as such be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

To support the effective, consistent and efficient running of Spoke Blood Sciences services. Perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Specimen Reception and relevant laboratory areas. Obtain samples for biological testing, perform standard biological tests, process blood and other fluids for analysis ensuring sample integrity is maintained at all times. This role requires the daily use of the Pathology IT systems to a very high level of accuracy and speed when inputting patient demographic and test data. Ensure that all duties within their service are carried out in accordance with the Trust and Departmental policies.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.