Specimen Reception Team Leader - UHCW University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Band 3 BMA Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Coventry. This role involves supporting the Specimen Reception Supervisor, ensuring compliance with KPIs, and providing training to new staff. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of laboratory operations while working across shifts and weekends as needed. With a commitment to staff development and a supportive work environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity for those passionate about healthcare and laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Experience in specimen reception and data entry is essential.
• Ability to conduct training and competency assessments for new staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entry for patients and specimens.
• Support training and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Specimen Reception

Data Entry

Health and Safety Compliance

Training and Development

Audit and Incident Investigation

Education

Relevant Laboratory Experience

Tools

Trust Computerised Systems

Job description

We are looking to recruit a flexible and enthusiastic Band 3 BMA Team leader for our UHCW Site in Coventry.

The post holder will provide support to the Specimen Reception Supervisor by performing pre and post analytical tasks on pathological specimens, in accordance with standard laboratory operating procedures.

The successful applicant will provide support in delivering training, compiling staff rotas and ensuring BMA staff compliance with KPIs, including performing PDRs. They will also assist with audits, incident investigation and the reviewing of laboratory documentation such as SOPs and working instructions. Full training and support will be given.

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across shifts and weekends in line with service requirements.

1. Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient and specimen data on to Trust computerised systems. They must be experienced in all elements of specimen reception.
2. Undertake Competency assessments of the specimen reception procedures to all new staff.
3. To be a point of reference for Health and safety for the department attending and supporting regular Health and Safety meetings held by the division in the absence of the Specimen Reception Supervisor.
4. Responsible for monitoring and recording of staff leave / absence.
5. Responsible for ensuring mandatory training is completed.
6. To undertake all duties as performed by the specimen reception supervisor in their absence.
7. To support the specimen reception supervisor in their role.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024.