Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Specimen Reception Team Lead INTERNAL
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Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Lead and manage the Medical Laboratory Support worker team to deliver reception; scientific support and administrative functions 24/7 in liaison with senior scientific staff.
To provide and control an adequate and efficient Specimen requesting service, working with Biomedical Scientist staff and the Laboratory manager to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and professional standards are maintained at all times.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
- To demonstrate competence in handling clinical samples.
- To prepare specimens for processing by receiving, labelling and booking them into the laboratory computer system.
- To perform maintenance of analysers as required.
- To perform basic laboratory tests as required.
- To support the control of blood stocks.
- Deal with results and enquiries appropriately.
- Participate in training and development of staff.
- To support and participate in the development of all staff in accordance with local frameworks and policy.
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Working for our Organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English
- NVQ level 3, City and Guilds or equivalent plus additional knowledge gained through training and experience to diploma or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
- Management training
Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Evidence of team or project leadership
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Specimen Reception and/or laboratory processes
- Understanding of Quality Management.
Skills And Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills with stakeholders
- Evidence of good organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to communicate with differing grades of staff and other departments
- Welsh language skills
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