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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cytology Department. We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Science Assistants to work at UHDB based at the Royal Derby Hospital.

The ability to work in a team is crucial as well as being able to work accurately and independently.

The post involves:

• Specimen receipt and processing using automated systems,
• HPV testing,
• Entering patient details and requested tests into the pathology computer system
• Slide filing,
• Laboratory duties
• Handling general telephone enquiries

Closing date of applications: 28/09/23

Date of interview: 12/10/23

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

To assist Biomedical Scientists, HCSA's and consultant staff in the receipt, processing and testing of cytology samples .

Effective communication skills enabling the post-holder to develop and maintain good working relationships with all staff groups.

To perform routine clerical duties in cytology, including data input.

Good keyboard skills are required.

To contribute to the efficient and effective running of the laboratory.

Good organisational skills including the ability to plan, prioritise and re-schedule workloads.

Able to use initiative when dealing with enquiries. This may include passing queries on to senior staff.

Ensure the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents/consumables in the laboratory.

Preparation of reagents.

Work according to the Standard Operating Procedures.

Suggest and comment on changes to SOP’s and suggest changes to current working practices to ensure a high quality service.