Band 3 MLA Blood Sciences Reception

To work in a team of support staff playing a crucial role in the reception and preparation of patient samples and requests, to facilitate the provision of a quality and timely diagnostic and monitoring service essential for patient care. To supervise other staff in reception and provide training and support.

Internal Advert for Blood Sciences Reception Band 3 Post
This is an opportunity to upgrade to a full time, 37.5 hours per week, band 3 position within Blood Sciences Reception at King George Hospital. There is a shift system in place which includes early and late shifts with occasional weekend working. Staff are expected to work across site.

Suitable applicants will have been an experienced band 2 working in Blood Sciences Reception and demonstrate professional conduct within sample reception. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of the team.

This position will include all the roles of the band 2 but with enhanced responsibilities. You should have completed the Blood Sciences Reception Level 2 competency and will be expected to learn the urgent bench and then train others to work there. You will train and mentor new staff members and others on rotation. There will be an expectation for you to solve basic problems within the laboratory. There may be a requirement to monitor the Blood Sciences mail box.

Under the leadership of our Chair, Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive we provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

As we recover from Covid-19, we’re proud to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change.

We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and this will be one of the many benefits of our closer collaboration with Barts Health. Working with them and with all our partners across north east London, we will find a sustainable solution to enhance patient care.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Balram Kullootee, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5935. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.