Job summary
JOB TITLE: Biomedical Assistant
BAND: 3 (£22,816 - £24,336 per annum)
BASE: Your primary base will be UHL however travel between UHL's hospital sites will be required
HOURS: 37.5hrs week
7.5 hours/day within the period 08.00 to 18.00 - after training
REPORTS TO: Laboratory Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Director through the Head of Service/ General Manager
Main duties of the job
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to become a valued member of a vital health care team?
The Department of Cellular Pathology provides a diagnostic service to the Hospitals and General Practitioners in Leicestershire. The department is a busy one, receiving approximately 60,000 specimens per year and has a number of full-time, permanent biomedical assistant vacancies.
As a Biomedical Assistant you will be part of a professional team and will assist scientific and medical staff in our laboratories at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General and Glenfield hospitals. Main duties will involve specimen reception, data entry, preparation of samples and general housekeeping tasks in this important aspect of healthcare.
Previous experience of laboratory work is not required as full training will be given.
The successful candidate will have a broad general education to GCSE level or equivalent and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Every specimen requires the same high level of attention to detail and care so experience in high volume, repetitive working environments will be a distinct advantage.
This is not a Biomedical Scientist training post and therefore not an ideal position for trainee biomedical scientists.
This application will close once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, therefore early application is advised.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To demonstrate a basic understanding of what tests are performed and why they are performed.
- To operate and maintain automated equipment according to SOPs
- The microtomy of selected paraffin processed blocks as appropriate and subsequent selection and production of diagnostic tissue sections for staining.
- The preparation of non-gynaecological cytology specimens for diagnosis.
- To use the Laboratory Information System according to the authorised policies and SOPs.
- To undertake general laboratory housekeeping, monitoring stock levels and requesting consumables / reagents.
- To maintain the levels of personal and professional standards set by the Laboratory Manager.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To demonstrate a basic understanding of what tests are performed and why they are performed.
- To operate and maintain automated equipment according to SOPs
- The microtomy of selected paraffin processed blocks as appropriate and subsequent selection and production of diagnostic tissue sections for staining.
- The preparation of non-gynaecological cytology specimens for diagnosis.
- To use the Laboratory Information System according to the authorised policies and SOPs.
- To undertake general laboratory housekeeping, monitoring stock levels and requesting consumables / reagents.
- To maintain the levels of personal and professional standards set by the Laboratory Manager.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Numerate & Literate, broad general knowledge to GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to work to a high standard under pressure or to deadlines
- Previous NHS/Health care expereince including knowledge of associated IT systems
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate at all levels by telephone and face to face
Planning/Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work accurately following verbal and written instructions and to prioritise work appropriately
Physical skills
Desirable
- Evidence of manual dexterity
Team Working
Essential
- Evidence of social and team working skills.
Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Numerate & Literate, broad general knowledge to GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to work to a high standard under pressure or to deadlines
- Previous NHS/Health care expereince including knowledge of associated IT systems
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate at all levels by telephone and face to face
Planning/Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work accurately following verbal and written instructions and to prioritise work appropriately
Physical skills
Desirable
- Evidence of manual dexterity
Team Working
Essential
- Evidence of social and team working skills.
Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
