Biomedical Assistant

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Job summary

JOB TITLE: Biomedical Assistant - Blood Sciences

BAND: 2

BASE: Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary however travelbetween UHL's hospital sites will be required

HOURS: 37.5

REPORTS TO: Specimen Reception Supervisor

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Through Head of Department to Clinical Director

Main duties of the job

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Biomedical Assistant in the busy Specimen Reception areas of the combined Haematology and Biochemistry departments (Blood Sciences) within Pathology at University Hospitals of Leicester.

Providing support for the smooth running of the laboratory, your duties will include:

- Receipt of Pathology samples prior to analysis

- Inputting of data from patient request forms onto the system

- preparation of samples for analysis

- The post will also involve a number of general housekeeping duties

- An element of manual dexterity is also required

The pathology service operates on a 24/7 basis, and therefore shifts are arranged during these times, including weekends, evenings and nights.

The successful applicant will be educated to GCSE level with previous experience involving a keen attention to detail.

Highly organised and conscientious, you have the ability to plan and organize your own work, and to adapt flexibly when circumstances change. A dedicated team member, you will bring a pleasant and helpful approach. In return for your commitment, you will receive all the training you need to carry out these duties.

About us

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:

We focus on what matters most
We treat others how we would like to be treated
We are passionate and creative in our work
We do what we say we are going to do
We are one team and we are best when we work togethe

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Date posted

24 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-5266504-CSI

Job locations

All Sites

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the provision of laboratory services.
Pre-analytical duties include receipt, sorting and numbering of samples, data entry and specimen preparation.
Post-analytical duties include telephone results enquiries, filing, sample disposal, general laboratory housekeeping and dealing with referred work.
Has the ability to analyse routine information carefully and break down problems or situations into their component parts. Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling whilst paying particular attention to detail.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the provision of laboratory services.
Pre-analytical duties include receipt, sorting and numbering of samples, data entry and specimen preparation.
Post-analytical duties include telephone results enquiries, filing, sample disposal, general laboratory housekeeping and dealing with referred work.
Has the ability to analyse routine information carefully and break down problems or situations into their component parts. Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling whilst paying particular attention to detail.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE

Desirable

Basic IT and Keyboard Skills

Experience

Essential

Working in a Healthcare Enviroment
Evidence of Attention to Detail

Desirable

Awareness of health & safety

Communication

Essential

Evidence of good communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE

Desirable

Basic IT and Keyboard Skills

Experience

Essential

Working in a Healthcare Enviroment
Evidence of Attention to Detail

Desirable

Awareness of health & safety

Communication

Essential

Evidence of good communication skills

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.

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).

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