Laboratory Support Worker

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated laboratory support staff to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting qualified scientists with sample preparation and data entry, ensuring high standards of patient care and confidentiality. Ideal candidates will possess a flexible approach to working hours, as the department operates 24/7. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compassion and excellence in healthcare delivery, and play a vital role in supporting critical laboratory operations. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or laboratory settings is essential.
• Ability to work in a busy multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the pathology department.
• Prepare samples for diagnostic testing and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Entry

Sample Preparation

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Experience in Healthcare

Tools

Laboratory Computer System

Benchtop Analysers

Job description

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail].

Main area Laboratory specimen reception Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 26 hours per week (26 hours per week, some out of hours required) Job ref 321-CSS-7026963-B2

Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £23,615 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/03/2025 23:59 Interview date 17/03/2025

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.

Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.

Job overview

Laboratory Support Workers (Band 2/3)

We require laboratory support staff to work with qualified scientists to perform basic sample preparation and data entry.

Band 2 dependant on any previous relevant experience.

A flexible approach to working hours is required as the Department provides a 24/7/365 service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and have a positive professional approach to patient care.

1. To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealing with a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters.
2. To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathological specimens for analysis.
3. To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
4. To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-tracking urgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate.
5. To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests into the laboratory computer system.
6. Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation, aliquoting, and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
7. Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, including quality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientists.
8. Printing, sorting, and despatching of laboratory reports.
9. Collection of data for audits.
10. Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores.
11. To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at all times.
12. To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparation of laboratory disinfectants.
13. To work within the Pathology Reception Standard Operating Procedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.

Person specification

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.