Pre - Analytical Supervisor Healthcare Support Workers

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Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cellular Pathology Department for a Healthcare Support Worker, Band 3, Pre-analytical Supervisor.

The vacancy is a permanent 37.5 hour post, working Monday to Friday 08.30–17.00 with a 1-hour unpaid lunch.

We are a busy Histology and Diagnostic Cytology department processing 39,000 specimens per year.

The role supports the team, facilitating Histology and Diagnostic Cytology specimens from the pre-analytical area through to the next stage of the pathway.

The post holder will assist the Reception Team Leader with the day-to-day operation and supervision of the pre-analytical area, ensuring efficient service provision by using staff and resources appropriately.

The role also includes receiving, unpacking, checking and registering samples, liaising with Health Board departments to ensure effective and timely throughput to the next laboratory section.

This role is currently under review within the Health Board and will result in the issuing of a revised band 3 job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements.

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist the Reception Team Leader with the day-to-day operation and supervision of the Pre-Analytical area of the Cellular Pathology Department, ensuring efficient provision of the service by utilising staff and other resource appropriately.

The post holder will receive, unpack, check and register samples and undertake clerical duties as necessary.

The post holder will provide technical and preparatory support to the pre-analytical area of the department

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Qualification

Essential criteria

• Education to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of using different software packages

Desirable criteria

• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous pathology laboratory experience

Skills and attributes

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Problem solving abilities

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Language Skills level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, writing
• Planning and organising skills in a workplace setting