Band 3 - Specimen Reception MLA, Chemical Pathology

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Pathology Reception team, providing essential support to the Blood Sciences laboratory across West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The role may involve shifts from 08:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week), with occasional weekend shifts as required.

Laboratory experience and keyboard skills would be beneficial, but full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be expected to work at either of our blood science service locations, Watford or Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

This role includes registering patients on the laboratory IT system and preparing samples for analysis by our Biomedical Scientist team. It is a busy position that demands a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

To receive specimens, enter patient and test details into the Pathology computer system, Prepare specimens for the Chemical Pathology and Haematology Laboratories and for sending to other laboratories.

To work closely with registered biomedical scientist staff, to observe and implement standard operating procedures, to liaise with clinical and nursing staff when required.

To participate in the annual joint review process (Values Bases Appraisal).

To participate in flexible working practices (shift patterns) and work at either site as required for the smooth running of the service.