Job summary
To undertake a wide range of basic routine laboratory tasks including specimen processing, removal and safe disposal of waste and laboratoryclerical duties, in support of the diagnostic services of the department.
The post holder will operate under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists.
The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team providing a 24/7 service as required (including covering unsocial hours e.g., evenings,weekends and bank holidays).
When appropriate the post holder will liaise with laboratory staff, medical staff and other hospital staff, customers, members of the public and otherexternal contacts.
The Infection Sciences service is a collaboration between North Bristol NHS Trust and UKHSA and as such the post holder will be required,possibly at short notice, to respond to public health emergencies, including outbreaks and other emergency situations
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Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist:
o To receive, sort, unpack, label and process specimens in the laboratory.o To understand the use of the laboratory information system (LIMS) and undertake data entry e.g. for samples received and referred.o To electronically request and receive tests and look up results etc.o To solve minor problems with mislabelled or mislaid samples and to generate worksheets.o Collect and transfer laboratory consumables and samples to and from delivery points, storage areas and workstations.o To accurately prepare samples for analysis.o To follow various technical procedures.o To maintain a high standard of competence in the performance of all tests appropriate to grade.o To ensure important or unusual results are drawn to the attention of senior staff and to report complaints or anomalies as soon aspossible.o To perform general laboratory duties e.g. checking and cleaning instruments/equipment, recording temperatures, preparing reagents.o To perform general clerical duties e.g. telephone answering, dealing with queries and data entry.o Assist in the training of other MLA staff.o To rotate through all relevant sections of the department as directed.o To undertake sterilisation and disposal of laboratory waste including collection of discard and waste material, loading and unloadingdiscard bins to autoclaves, transfer of laboratory waste to designated collection/disposal areas.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset fromour award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre ofexcellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provideexceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-classexperience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a teamthat represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
The Bacteriology Laboratory in Bristol forms part of Infection Sciences and is situated within the purpose-built Pathology Sciences Building atSouthmead Hospital, North Bristol Trust. A second small laboratory is situated within the Royal United Hospital in Bath. In total, the Laboratoryundertakes approximately 1.4 million tests per annum and overall employs 200 highly motivated and dedicated staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see above and Job Description attached.
Please note the above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out other duties as mayreasonably be required by the organisation.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see above and Job Description attached.
Please note the above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out other duties as mayreasonably be required by the organisation.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Special Circumstances
Essential
- Reliable, conscientious, and punctual
- Ability to accept direction
- Willingness to learn
- Participation in unsocial hours work
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good written and verbal English
- Good basic education including GCSE in Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 clinical support work or A levels in Science or related subjects, or relevant experience
Work experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in science and technology
- Basic knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices
- Experience of using computerised data systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience of working in a laboratory
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of following standard working procedures/protocols
- Experience training others
- Understanding of current data protection legislation
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Clear communicator with good writing and telephone skills ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and Special Circumstances
Essential
- Reliable, conscientious, and punctual
- Ability to accept direction
- Willingness to learn
- Participation in unsocial hours work
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good written and verbal English
- Good basic education including GCSE in Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 clinical support work or A levels in Science or related subjects, or relevant experience
Work experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in science and technology
- Basic knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices
- Experience of using computerised data systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience of working in a laboratory
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of following standard working procedures/protocols
- Experience training others
- Understanding of current data protection legislation
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Clear communicator with good writing and telephone skills ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
