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Pathology Blood Sciences is looking to recruit a Medical Laboratory Assistant experienced in pre-analytical processes to support the Blood Sciences Specimen Reception team.

Working alongside the Management Team, you will be required to support the day to day activities of the administrative team in Specimen Reception with a focus on workflow and staff coordination.

You will:

• Possess good communication and organisational skills.
• Be fully competent in pre-analytical Specimen Reception procedures.
• Work as part of a large team.
• Have a positive approach towards service development

The Specimen Reception is responsible for handling the full range of pre & post analytical services for Blood Sciences, acting as the interface between our users and our laboratories. This includes but is not limited to sample sorting, quality assuring, sample data entry and transporting patient samples for onward testing and sending out results reports. It is a fast paced environment with a demand for accuracy and efficiency of data input.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 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.

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

This vacancy will close on 1st March 2023

Interviews are due to be held on 13th March 2023

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

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.