Job summary
This Assistant Technical Officer post offers an exciting opportunity to develop your laboratory skills. As a Band 3 Assistant Technical officer, you will participate in the laboratory testing procedures and provide technical support to Scientific staff within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department.We are an IBMS accredited training laboratory committed to education, training and clinical excellence. We offer excellent training programmes for IBMS registration and specialist portfolios and beyond. All staff are actively encouraged to develop themselves and assist in the education of others.If you are an overseas candidate wishing to apply and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for receipt of pathology specimens and preparation for analysis. Also you will be running the analysers, including completing any required maintenance and processing patients samples, under the guidance of biomedical scientists. You will assist in training staff within the department.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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The Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory at Peterborough City Hospital is part of the recently formed North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. Peterborough, the green city of the East of England, offers a thriving city with a rich history and very affordable living. Peterborough also boasts excellent transport links. There are regular trains to London and have easy access to Cambridge, and the rest of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
You will also need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible and have good attention to detail. The ideal candidate will also be computer literate and familiar with working to ISO15189 standards. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in a rota which provides extended hours support for the laboratory service.
Please note that on this occasion we are not able to support online or virtual meetings for this recruitment process and all interviews will need to be attended on site.
Please read full job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
The Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory at Peterborough City Hospital is part of the recently formed North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. Peterborough, the green city of the East of England, offers a thriving city with a rich history and very affordable living. Peterborough also boasts excellent transport links. There are regular trains to London and have easy access to Cambridge, and the rest of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
You will also need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated, flexible and have good attention to detail. The ideal candidate will also be computer literate and familiar with working to ISO15189 standards. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in a rota which provides extended hours support for the laboratory service.
Please note that on this occasion we are not able to support online or virtual meetings for this recruitment process and all interviews will need to be attended on site.
Please read full job description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Holds GCSE in Maths and English Language at Grade A - C (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Science based GCSE or similar eg Laboratory based NVQ / IBMS certificate of achievement Part 1 and or part 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience with computer applications.
Desirable
- Previous Laboratory based experience, particularly in Transfusion and Haematology
- Previous experience of data inputting
Skills
Essential
- Good standards of written and verbal communication
- Ability to work efficiently to a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work to Standard Operating procedures, with good attention to detail.
- Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate at all levels
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge/understanding of the Data Protection Act
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
- Knowledge/understanding of laboratory science, particularly Haematology and Transfusion
Other
Essential
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to work flexibly over an extended working day (8am to 8pm) and at weekends and Bank Holidays
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Flexible and responsive to change
- Self-motivated with an ability to take instruction and a willingness to learn
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
Desirable
- Willingness to cover vacant shifts sometimes at short notice
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Holds GCSE in Maths and English Language at Grade A - C (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Science based GCSE or similar eg Laboratory based NVQ / IBMS certificate of achievement Part 1 and or part 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience with computer applications.
Desirable
- Previous Laboratory based experience, particularly in Transfusion and Haematology
- Previous experience of data inputting
Skills
Essential
- Good standards of written and verbal communication
- Ability to work efficiently to a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work to Standard Operating procedures, with good attention to detail.
- Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate at all levels
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge/understanding of the Data Protection Act
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
- Knowledge/understanding of laboratory science, particularly Haematology and Transfusion
Other
Essential
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to work flexibly over an extended working day (8am to 8pm) and at weekends and Bank Holidays
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Flexible and responsive to change
- Self-motivated with an ability to take instruction and a willingness to learn
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
Desirable
- Willingness to cover vacant shifts sometimes at short notice
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
