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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
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AI generated summary

  • You must be flexible for night shifts, detail-oriented, able to multitask under pressure, and possess good communication and teamwork skills, covering various hospital sites as needed.
  • You will process samples, interact with clinical staff, maintain detailed records, support quality monitoring, and manage multitasking under pressure to ensure timely results.

Requirements

  • We are looking for candidates who can offer significant availability for night shifts and are able to work in East Surrey Hospital along with other sites stated in the job description.
  • During the winter months, the service is expanded and we require enthusiastic and flexible individuals to join the team.
  • The potholder could be based at any of the six hospital sites within the Berkshire Surrey Pathology network of hospitals, candidates booked for interview will be asked for what sites can be covered.
  • The ability to follow standardised processes is vital, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good communication skills and team working are essential.
  • Multi tasking and working under pressure is important to the service to facilitate strict results turnaround times.

Responsibilities

  • During the winter months, the service is expanded and we require enthusiastic and flexible individuals to join the team.
  • The potholder could be based at any of the six hospital sites within the Berkshire Surrey Pathology network of hospitals, candidates booked for interview will be asked for what sites can be covered.
  • The ability to follow standardised processes is vital, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good communication skills and team working are essential.
  • The work entails day to cover of processing samples, interacting with clinical staff and other Trust employees.
  • Keeping detail records of data required to monitor the quality of the service we provide.
  • Multi tasking and working under pressure is important to the service to facilitate strict results turnaround times.

FAQs

What is the location of the role?

The role is primarily based at East Surrey Hospital, but candidates may also be required to work at any of the six hospital sites within the Berkshire Surrey Pathology network, including Frimley Health, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Ashford and St Peters Hospitals, and others.

Are night shifts required for this position?

Yes, significant availability for night shifts is required for this role.

What type of testing will the team be performing?

The team conducts Point of Care Testing and a Rapid Respiratory Service, testing for Influenza, RSV, and COVID with a quick turnaround.

Is this position suitable for science students?

Yes, this position is ideal for science students or individuals interested in moving into the scientific services arena.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good communication skills, team working, and the capability to follow standardized processes.

What training opportunities are available to staff?

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust offers first-class development opportunities, including a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training.

Is the Trust committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer.

Can I apply for flexible working hours?

Yes, the Trust encourages applications from individuals who wish to work on a flexible basis and strives to accommodate the needs of staff while meeting the needs of the service.

Who can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact David Baulch, the POCT Manager, at david.baulch@nhs.net or by telephone at 07899836840.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.