• To book patient details and test requests on the pathology computer system.
• To receive specimens for investigations and prepare specimens for laboratory testing according to defined protocols.
• To ensure that specimen and request form details are correct and discuss ambiguous test requests with senior scientists or clinicians.
• To prepare samples for a wide range of tests.
• To participate when required in laboratory bench work or automated analysis following standard operating procedures.
• To communicate any difficulties, accidents or incidents to a section leader promptly.
• To enter test results on pathology computer system.
• To observe the departmental quality control policies.
• To package biological samples for testing at external centres in accordance with handling regulations for biohazard materials.
• To avoid contamination with infectious materials, reporting any leakages to senior staff and strictly following the departmental Health and Safety Rules.
• To replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the Section Leader if back-up stocks are low.
• To undertake routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment and benches.

What we need from you?

Essential:

• Good basic education to GCSE Level
• Willing to undergo relevant laboratory training in accordance with ISO15189.
• Some experience working in Clinical research, Educational or diagnostic laboratory
• Experience of working in a clinical setting

Desirable:

• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Interest in working to higher level of qualification such as gaining HCPC registration
• Experience of working in a relevant routine laboratory
• Experience in working in a hospital setting
• Knowledge of working with EPIC systems or Laboratory LIMS

What can we offer you?

As a private hospital with no shareholders, we reinvest profits back into our organisation. This means we can offer tailored support and development for caregivers, alongside benefits such as:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Double-matched salary exchange pension – contribute 5% and we’ll contribute 10%
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Wellbeing Hub with mental health, coaching and EAP support
• Earned Wage Access - get early access to part of your pay when needed
• Access to discounts on food, retail, and more

Who we are?

Cleveland Clinic is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for almost 6 million patient visits per year across more than 200 locations. We employ over 80,000 caregivers worldwide and continue to drive innovation in healthcare.

With over 100 years of history, our “Patients First” philosophy is at the heart of everything that we do.

If you would like to know more, please email recruitment@ccf.org.

Applicant shortlisting and interviews may take place whilst the advert is live, so it may close sooner than expected - please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications, we are not always able to provide individual feedback.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This role may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order (as amended) and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

“Let’s deliver World Class care together!”

As an equal opportunities employer, we aspire to work together to promote a more inclusive work environment, which represents our commitment to celebrate diversity.

CCL is committed to applying its Equal Employment Opportunity/Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy at all stages of recruitment and privileging. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to any Protected Characteristics. When aware of the need to do so and when required, CCL will make reasonable adjustments to its arrangements for interviews and to conditions of employment/engagement for disabled applicants to ensure, so far as practicable, that they do not place such applicants at a substantial disadvantage in comparison to non-disabled applicants.