Pathology Store Support Worker (XR02)
Job Description
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Stores Team based cross site between Old Medical School at Leeds General Infirmary and Centre for Laboratory Medicine at St James Hospital.
We are seeking a hard working, friendly individual with strong communication skills to work as part of this small team. This is a varied role for an individual who is self motivated and able to organise time efficiently to complete a range of tasks.
The Pathology Stores Team supports the Leeds Pathology Service by receiving and safe storage of goods, disposal of waste (clinical and domestic) generated by the pathology laboratories and the picking and packaging of supplies for GPs and Wards.
The post holder must be capable of physical effort and will be required to frequently lift heavy and awkward loads (up to 15kg). Rotation and training around all tasks of the role will be given.
The hours of work are 37.5 per week, which are currently between 07:30 - 16:00, Monday to Friday. Weekend and Bank Holiday working may be required subject to operational needs.
Expected Shortlisting Date
29/04/2025
Planned Interview Date
14/05/2025
Main duties of the job
- Receipt, storage & distribution of consumables and supplies for LTHT Pathology This may require moving and handling of heavy and bulky items.
- Stock rotation of deliveries
- Picking, packing and despatch of consumables against authorised stock requisitions e.g ward or GP supplies
- Advise Procurement Team on low or high stock levels to ensure continuity of service
- Resolve immediate problems with stock discrepancies and out of stock consumables, liaising with colleagues, wards and suppliers where necessary
- Responsible for ensuring stock is stored as per storage and security requirements (e.g dry, fridge or freezer) and in timely manor
- Complete and update stock control systems as requested
- Ensure Laboratory coats are packed for laundry and clean coats put away on return from laundry
- Prioritising work to meet deadlines, especially during busy periods.
- Work with stores team to ensure all daily duties are completed as per standard work duties for each day
- Ensure all work areas are clean and tidy and ensure stock is stored safely so as not to present a hazard to staff
- Conform to all Health and Safety requirements and Risk assessment for stores, autoclaving and waste disposal
- Autoclave laboratory waste as per departmental SOPs and in accordance with infectious waste management.
- Wash and clean autoclave tins so that they can be re-used.
- Customer care duties, including dealing with telephone enquiries
About us
The stores team are crucial in delivering a quality pathology service alongside the scientific and support team.
The post will move to the purpose built Centre for Laboratory Medicine Facility at St James in 2025, housing state of the art equipment and facilities.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job responsibilities
The post will co-ordinate and organise the receipt, storage & distribution of consumables and supplies for LTHT Pathology This may require moving and handling of heavy and bulky items.
In conjunction with Procurement Team ensure stock levels are maintained to appropriate levels to ensure continuity of service.
Be responsible for the collection of clinical waste from laboratory areas, and making this safe ready for disposal.
Ensure safe and efficient disposal of clinical waste via approved waste disposal routes (e.g clinical / domestic waste bins)
Ensure safe and efficient disposal of clinical waste through autoclaving
Ensure correct, safe, efficient use and maintenance of equipment, informing senior staff of issues
Support the removal or relocation of bulky items ie Gas Cylinders, desks etc
Maintain links with internal and external departmental colleagues and users to ensure efficient service delivery.
The post is based in the Old Medical School; however, the post holder may be required to support other stores and departments within LTHT. The post holder will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary due to specific service requirements.
Provide a variety of pathology support duties. These will be predominantly concerned with stock control, receipt and distribution of consumables including sample containers to GP Practices, safe disposal of clinical waste and sorting of clinical samples. There will be elements of customer services, administrative and good housekeeping duties.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Receipt, storage & distribution of consumables and supplies for LTHT Pathology This may require moving and handling of heavy and bulky items.
Stock rotation of deliveries
Picking, packing and despatch of consumables against authorised stock requisitions e.g ward or GP supplies
Advise Procurement Team on low or high stock levels to ensure continuity of service
Resolve immediate problems with stock discrepancies and out of stock consumables, liaising with colleagues, wards and suppliers where necessary
Notify Procurement Team to re-order stock when minimum levels are reached
Responsible for ensuring stock is stored as per storage and security requirements (e.g dry, fridge or freezer) and in timely manor
Complete and update stock control systems as requested
Ensure Laboratory coats are packed for laundry and clean coats put away on return from laundry
Prioritising work to meet deadlines, especially during busy periods.
Assess work flow and ergonomics to ensure best practice and efficiency
Work with stores team to ensure all daily duties are completed as per standard work duties for each day
Ensure all work areas are clean and tidy and ensure stock is stored safely so as not to present a hazard to staff
Conform to all Health and Safety requirements and Risk assessment for stores, autoclaving and waste disposal
Ensure own competency training needs and training development is complete in liaison with the training coordinators
Train other staff as appropriate to work within stores, autoclaves, waste disposal and other appropriate duties
Report and escalate problems as necessary to more senior technical staff and know boundaries of own responsibility
Implement and handle change and put forward new initiatives within stores
Deal with returned and recycled goods, completing all relevant paperwork and computer input according to procedures
Provide support to pathology managers in all aspects of stock control, including stocktaking.
Ensure waste is removed and disposed of correctly from laboratory areas
Take as advised waste is to central location ie Generating Station for appropriate disposal
Autoclave laboratory waste as per departmental SOPs and in accordance with infectious waste management.
Wash and clean autoclave tins so that they can be re-used.
Customer care duties, including dealing with telephone enquiries
Perform clerical tasks associated with the area of work e.g. audit, filing, expiry date checks, temperature monitoring and data collection for statistical analysis
Ensure general housekeeping duties are completed e.g cleaning and tidying of work areas.
Operation, maintenance and safe use of powered and manual moving and handling equipment.
Participation in weekend and Bank Holiday working
Complete duties appropriate to post as directed by a senior member of staff when required
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Good reading and numerate skills
- Able to organise and prioritise tasks
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Good work ethic
- Reliable
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Qualifications in English & Maths or equivalent functional skills qualification
Desirable
- Health and Safety Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Moving and Handling Heavy Goods
Desirable
- Waste Management experience
- Previous experience within a laboratory environment
- Stock control experience
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
