ESL Support Worker (Stores)

SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures – including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS).

For a decade, the SPS team has played a crucial role in contributing positively to healthcare in Somerset. We are currently offering a new employment opportunity for an ESL Support Worker to become a part of our Stores team. The position is located at our Musgrove Park Hospital site in Taunton on a full time and permanent basis.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week / Monday – Friday / 9am – 5pm

Responsibilities of the role:

• Performing stock control functions for Blood Sciences and Histopathology.
• Be responsible for the ordering, receipt, distribution and consumption of stock.
• Input and maintain documents onto the system.
• Receive and sort specimens sent to the laboratory.
• Loading samples onto the analysers.

What we’re looking for:

• 4 GCSEs at Grade C or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Experience of stock control and materials management.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and work to deadlines.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 – 6 roles.  Additionally, for band 5 & 6 roles, where night shift is part of the role requirements, you will receive enhanced night shift payment. For Band 7 – 8c roles, a discretionary team performance bonus payment worth up to 5% of salary per annum.

About Us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.