Pathology Clerk/stores Person - Worthing, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Worthing, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Pathology Support Service is looking to recruit a focused, methodical and self-motivated Clerical/Stores Person to join our team at Worthing Hospital.

The post holder will provide a point of contact for the delivery and receipt of, laboratory goods and patient samples/specimens for Pathology.

To provide timely delivery of specimens, goods and consumables to each of the individual departments so as to assist the Biomedical Scientists, who provide a specialised diagnostic Pathology service contributing to the clinical care of patients.

To provide a point of contact for patients and staff for the collection of laboratory specimens and consumable items.

To maintain the order of the Pathology store and participate in stock management including stock control, stock audit and ordering as required.

Full training will be provided for the laboratory computer system, stock ordering system and the Trust PAS computer system where appropriate.

The post holder will also be instructed in the operation of any laboratory or stores equipment that they may be asked to operate according to current laboratory safety guidelines.

The individual will be expected to develop judgement and utilise learnt specialist skills to assist in the provision of a high quality and timely Pathology service.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.

Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

To receive specimens from patients, GP's, wards and clinics
To record time and date of arrival of all specimens delivered to the Pathology Specimen Reception area and maintain a driver delivery record for GP surgery deliveries.
To use all sample receipt and delivery audit systems, as required, to ensure ongoing quality standards are met.
To sort and distribute the specimens to the appropriate laboratories in a timely and efficient manner.
To maintain sufficient levels of consumable items within the Specimen Reception Area and Pathology store.
To supply Wards, clinics and GP surgeries with consumable items. To operate the Air Tube System and alert Line manager of faults. This device is used to send samples around the hospital.
To maintain high standards of cleanliness, health and safety at all times within the Specimen Reception Area.
To receive deliveries as and when required, then move the goods to the relevant store area, seeking assistance as necessary for handling heavy or bulky goods observing good lifting practice at all times.
Advise the relevant Department of the arrival of new orders and ensure those marked with special instructions such as refrigerate on receipt etc. are brought to the immediate attention of a Senior BMS.
To maintain stock control sheets and advise the relevant Patient & Specimen Reception Manager when restock level triggers are met.
To provide monthly stock checks as agreed with Patient & Specimen Reception Manager and the Pathology Support Services Manager, providing documented information as appropriate.
To maintain high standards of order, cleanliness, health and safety at all times within the Pathology Reception and Store Areas.
To participate in the annual stock take and any adhoc audit processes.
To remove laboratory waste when requested and take to the relevant holding area for disposal.
To adhere at all times to the processes and procedures applied to the areas of activity.
To perform Clerical Duties, and meet and great patients as and when required

Please see Job Description for full details.