Healthcare Science Assistant

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Healthcare Science Assistant to join their Cytology Department. The role involves processing specimens, HPV testing, and entering patient information into databases. Ideal candidates will thrive in a team-focused environment and possess keen attention to detail. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare and development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling specimens.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills for handling telephone inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens using automated systems.
• Conduct HPV testing.
• Enter patient details into the pathology computer system.
• File laboratory slides.
• Perform various laboratory duties.
• Respond to general telephone inquiries.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cytology Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Science Assistant to work at UHDB based at the Royal Derby Hospital., The post involves:

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The ability to work accurately and independently in a team environment.

About the Trust

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.

Benefits

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Key Facts

• We see on average 4,810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E 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.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.