Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To collect from hospital stores, and accept from couriers, deliveries of laboratory supplies. Unpack, and distribute to the appropriate laboratories and storage areas. 
• To receipt stock into the computer using the inventory management software, print labels and label items to enable tracking. 
• To assist in recording stock consumption by scanning items into the inventory management system. 
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for supplies accurately and in good time using the inventory management system. 
• To escalate any issues to the supervisor or manager to investigate and resolve problems with orders and supplies. 
• To replenish stocks from main laboratory stores to several locations, including departments, wards, cupboards, fridges and phlebotomy trolleys, and to receive orders, pick pack and dispatch goods to community locations. 
• Perform stock counts accurately and enter data to the inventory management system and maintain good stock rotation to avoid wastage. Occasionally participate in other audits. 
• To transport request forms, blood samples, other samples, and other items between wards and departments, and laboratory specimen reception. 
• To maintain levels of blood culture packs, ensuring there are adequate packs made up to meet demand. 
• To undertake sterilisation procedures for laboratory equipment and waste. 
• To operate, clean and maintain laboratory autoclaves (sterilisers) and other equipment. 
• To ensure laundry (dirty laboratory overalls) is prepared for collection; unpack and distribute clean laundry. 
• To collect and segregate bagged laboratory waste into the appropriate bins. 
• Responsible for sealing and transporting large, wheeled waste bins to designated areas. 
• To be able to organise own workload, along with immediate colleagues, with some supervision that will often be remote. 
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the working environment, this includes dealing with spillages and supporting the laboratories with waste management. 
• Communicate effectively and professionally with immediate colleagues, laboratory teams, suppliers, delivery drivers and hospital colleagues. 
• Responsible for cleaning and/or housekeeping tasks as needed, including removing clinical and other waste. 
• Able to take telephone calls and pass messages onto relevant staff members. 
• To be able to propose improvements to the systems and procedures. 
• To assist in general duties within the department or laboratories, including moving heavy furniture and other items.  
• Will be expected to complete any other tasks commensurate with the job role.