QC Laboratory Assistant Technical Officer and Van Driver

NHS; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stockton-on-Tees seeks a QC Laboratory Assistant Technical Officer and Van Driver. This role includes processing laboratory samples, transporting goods, and maintaining a clean laboratory environment. The ideal candidate must possess a full driving license and have relevant laboratory experience, along with strong communication skills to liaise with customers effectively. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to use a computer to input and obtain data.
• Travel knowledge of the delivery area (North East England, Cumbria, Yorkshire).

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory samples and respond to customer enquiries.
• Accurately record data and transport goods from the laboratory.
• Liaise with customers regarding delivery services.

Skills

Computer data entry

Knowledge of delivery area

Education

GCSE Grade D in English, Maths, and Science

Full Driving Licence

NVQ 2 in a laboratory environment

Job description

QC Laboratory Assistant Technical Officer and Van Driver

The post holder is responsible for processing of samples received by the laboratory for testing and collection and delivery of items between hospitals. Within the laboratory this includes the handling and maintaining of supplies, maintenance of equipment, ensuring that the laboratory is clean and tidy, preparing goods for delivery to laboratory users and recording goods and tests in IT systems. When performing the van driving element of therole this includes ensuring that goods are transported in an appropriate and timely manner.

Main duties of the job

Processing of laboratory samplesResponding to customer enquiriesAccurate recording of data.Transportation of goods from the Laboratory to customer's premises? Successfully liaise with customers regarding this service

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Job responsibilities

Core Functions:

Key Results and deliverables:

Processing of laboratory samples

Responding to customer enquiries

Accurate recording of data.

Transportation of goods from the Laboratory to customers premises

Successfully liaise with customers regarding this service

Administrative Responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Functions:

Key Results and deliverables:

Processing of laboratory samples

Responding to customer enquiries

Accurate recording of data.

Transportation of goods from the Laboratory to customers premises

Successfully liaise with customers regarding this service

Administrative Responsibilities

As appropriate, author controlled forms and approve procedures, forms, methods and specifications.

Accurate entry of data onto Microbiological Reporting System.

Logging samples and goods into the laboratory database and ensuring the correct paperwork is attached to the request for analysis sheet.

Ensuring all associated paperwork is completed, up to date and filed appropriately.

Despatch results to customers and other general office duties.

Checking standing orders.

Clinical Responsibilities

Transportation of goods from the Laboratory to customers premises.

Be responsible for the vehicle and contents including safe transportation of samples between hospitals.

Ensuring samples and consumables are stored in the appropriate location.

Assembling deliveries for customers, ensuring drivers receive all items in a timely manner, taking into account schedules when dealing with urgent orders.

Disinfect items into a clean room following standard operating procedures.

Cleaning of equipment as specified in the cleaning schedule

Ensure own area is clean and safe for use.

To be responsible for ensuring the above workload is completed by team working and planning for expected absences and increased workloads etc.

To inform Internal Operations Lead about any upcoming problems that cannot be solved within the team.

Be responsible for loading a van with all goods and items required to be transported.

Liaise with other laboratory staff regarding the delivery of items to customers, in conjunction with the required van schedule.

Policy and Service Development

Communicate with customers regarding the delivery of items to the Quality Control Laboratory and other healthcare premises taking into account the urgency of the request, the van schedules and movement of other laboratory staff.

Managing Resources Responsibilities

Advise the Head of Internal Service or Duty Manager if any van fault or accident occurs.

Maintain the QC vans ensuring they are in a clean and roadworthy condition and liaising with garages and recovery firms regarding maintenance and repair

Where necessary make decisions with regards to routes, taking into account current traffic and weather conditions

Maintain all equipment according to schedule accurately and to the required standard to ensure performance is maintained.

Monitoring stock levels and expiry dates and ordering as required to ensure that adequate supplies are always available, assessing preparation and delivery times as appropriate.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to use a Computer to input and obtain data
• Travel knowledge of the delivery area (North East England, Cumbria, Yorkshire).

Qualifications and Training

• Full Driving Licence
• GCSE Grade D (or equivalent) or higher in English language, maths and a science
• NVQ 2 in a laboratory environment

Experience

• Driving up to a Long Wheel Base Transit size van
• Proven ability to drive long distances and perform multi drop routes
• Experience of laboratory work
• Experience in a QC laboratory

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.