Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Science Assistant

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Job summary

The West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory in Birmingham is recruiting to a number of permanent Healthcare Science Assistant (AfC Band 3) posts, both for current vacancies and pre-emptively for future positions that may become available; these opportunities may be either fixed term or permanent. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals committed to a career in laboratory diagnostic genetics to join our dynamic team. Healthcare Science Assistant posts are available across our technical hubs, and provide valuable technical support within a laboratory setting.

We are looking for individuals with appropriate qualifications and experience with previous practical laboratory experience being desirable. The WMRGL has an excellent record as a training laboratory offering training across all levels of the healthcare science career pathway. We are very much committed to continuous development and have active seminar programmes available to all staff. Full competence based training will be given.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Science Assistant (Band 3) provides technical support to Genetic Technologists and Clinical Scientists by performing a range of routine laboratory tasks independently and accurately with minimal supervision. Appointment will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Applicants must be comfortable using a computer, be enthusiastic, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team. An interest in genetics in a clinical laboratory environment is essential, as is working in a laboratory-based role performing genetic laboratory techniques to deliver patient care.

Interview dates: Round 1 Saturday 5th November

Round 2 Monday 14st November/Tuesday 15nd November

We are also recruiting Band 4 Healthcare scientists. Interviews are on the same date and appointments will be made based on skills, knowledge and experience.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.

Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£21,730 to £23,177 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9284-22-0298-DMRG

Job locations

Birmingham Womens Hospital Nhs Trust

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of Health Safety and Quality
  • Weighing, measuring, dispensing and labelling

Desirable

  • Previous laboratory experience and/ or previous experience of supervising a small team

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs (including Biology, English and Maths grades 4-9 or equivalent)
  • 2 A Levels in Science, including Biology, or experience equivalent to Vocational Qualification Level 3

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good attention to detail
  • Use of computers and IT systems
  • Good team working, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Interest in genetics in a clinical environment
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Supervisory skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of Health Safety and Quality
  • Weighing, measuring, dispensing and labelling

Desirable

  • Previous laboratory experience and/ or previous experience of supervising a small team

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs (including Biology, English and Maths grades 4-9 or equivalent)
  • 2 A Levels in Science, including Biology, or experience equivalent to Vocational Qualification Level 3

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good attention to detail
  • Use of computers and IT systems
  • Good team working, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Interest in genetics in a clinical environment
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Supervisory skills

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Womens Hospital Nhs Trust

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG


Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Womens Hospital Nhs Trust

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG


Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Michelle Owen

michelle.owen9@nhs.net

01213358036

Details

Date posted

07 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£21,730 to £23,177 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9284-22-0298-DMRG

Job locations

Birmingham Womens Hospital Nhs Trust

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG


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