Laboratory Administrative Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency
UK Health Security Agency
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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Salary:

- £20,103 - £20,103
Job grade:


  • Administrative Assistant
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Administration / Corporate Support
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job


Benefits:

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Location

  • Manchester Royal Infirmary, M13 9WLAbout the job

Job summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest Virology departments in England.

The Virology department forms part of The Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership (MMMP), which is a collaboration between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The laboratory therefore provides both a clinical Virology service and a public health Virology service to the North-West of England and beyond.

The post holder will undertake specialised clerical duties in the Data-Entry Reporting offices and in a Laboratory environment. Confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail are essential and performed to a high level.


Location
This is a lab-based role located at Manchester Royal Infirmary, M13 9WL.
- *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*_


Working Pattern - Full Time, Part Time, Job Share, Flexible Working


Job description:

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

  • To follow agreed protocols and policies seeking advice where appropriate from more senior staff
  • To contribute to the care, maintenance and security of laboratory premises and equipment
  • To demonstrate a positive attitude to the work of the laboratory and other members of the laboratory team
  • To respond to requests for information in a polite, helpful and concise manner
  • To maintain confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act and following Caldecott guidelines
  • Job holder is expected to participate in the Saturday morning Rota and expected to participate in Sunday, Bank Holiday rosters, and "out of hours" service
  • Entry of data to agreed protocol in accordance to MMMP, UKHSA and MFT needs and audit of data entered into laboratory database
  • Responsible for accessing and handling patient samples and request forms within the confines of a laboratory environment to enable the accurate input and onward transmission of critically accurate data in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures and consistent with all safety and quality requirements
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.


Person specification:


Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level (A*C) including English
  • RSA 2 Typing, or equivalent qualification
  • Previous data entry experience
  • Evidence of ongoing training & development
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Able to follow written protocols

Desirable

  • ECDL certification

Benefits:


  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Selection process details:


STAGE - APPLICATION & SIFT:
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.


STAGE - INTERVIEW
This competition will involve an interview by either by video or face to face.


Please note, as part of the selection process, you may be asked to prepare to deliver a presentation or take a test.


Expected Timeline:


Interviews:

TBC
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment


Security:


  • People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks

Nationality requirements:

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

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  • We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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