Associate Practitioner - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Pathology Blood Sciences is looking to recruit an experienced Team Leader to support the Blood Sciences Specimen Reception.

Proven experience of team supervision, good communication and organisational skills is essential for this role.

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

You will:

Have demonstrable experience in leading staff through team leading and trouble shooting.
Work well as part of a large team and autonomously.
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 sorting, quality assuring, booking and transporting patient samples for onward testing. It is a fast paced environment with a demand for accuracy and efficiency of data input.

You will also be responsible for coordinating the day to day activities of the team helping to maintain the delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service and promote the professional image of CUH Blood Sciences.

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.

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

This vacancy will close on 26th February 2023.

Interviews are due to be held on 7th March 2023.

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.