University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Laboratory Services Support Worker
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have a unique opportunity to join the laboratory services section of the Microbiology & Virology Laboratory.
The section provides a key role in the stock management and waste management of the laboratory.
The role will involve manual handling of deliveries, ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked, and completing regular audits.
The role involves working in high and low temperature areas.
Hours are Monday - Friday core hours, with the potential for bank holiday/weekend working.
Please note high volume of applications may result in the advert closing early.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Stock management including manual handling and heavy lifting of stock & waste disposal containers.
- Safe handling of a range of different chemicals and highly infectious waste.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Communication with internal and external staff regarding stock management and waste disposal.
- This role involves handling patient samples for waste management purposes only, you will not be working directly in the laboratory for diagnostic tasks.
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Person specification
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs at A-C level or equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 education or equivalent level of experience.
- Experience carrying out repetitive tasks
- Experience following routine procedures
- A high degree of motivation and enthusiasm is essential for the role.
- Highly developed initiative skills.
- Articulate and clear thinking
- Ability to deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner.
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day to day working practices but also in relation to management systems.
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge and competency in laboratory areas.
- Moving and handling training / experience
- Previous experience in waste management
- Previous experience in autoclaving / sterlisers
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Time management
- Keyboard skills
- Data entry
- Teamwork
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- General IT skills
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