Job summary
The Blood Transfusion Department within Pathology at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, is looking to recruit a full time Biomedical Support worker. You will work alongside other scientific, clerical and admin staff within the Pathology team, in addition to other professionals outside of the laboratory. The role will be based at the Pinderfields site with travel to other sites expected as and when required.
Main duties of the job
You will provide support to laboratory Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, Transfusion Practitioners and other Trust Healthcare professionals on the Electronic Blood Tracking system. You will monitor and maintain the system across 3 hospital sites (Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury), this is in addition to other Transfusion laboratory duties. Equipment faults will be reported in a timely manner and you will assist with other administrative tasks utilising IT systems as required.
Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, with flexibility.
Please note this vacancy may close early.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work in cooperation with BMS staff to ensure
workload is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain, clean, and check EBT equipment
according to departmental and manufacturer protocols.
Report
EBT Laboratory equipment issues to the supplier and liaise, to ensure timely
resolution.
Maintain the asset inventory for EBT equipment
within, and external to the Laboratory.
Update
the asset register when maintenance, servicing and/or repair has been
completed.
Ensure EBT data is maintained and up to date e.g.,
starters/leavers.
Generate reports for use in audits, management
reports and continuous improvements.
Provide training to users as and when required.
Notify a senior member of staff if EBT consumables
fall below agreed levels.
Maintain a flexible approach to the post to
manage changes in workload, patterns, and requirements, be able to prioritise
own workload/duties.
Perform work strictly according to current
Standard Operating Procedures and protocols, in order to facilitate the provision
of an accurate and timely service to users.
Ensure that any EBT deliveries are received, and
paperwork is prepared and completed in accordance with current laboratory
procedures.
Ensure that EBT resources are used efficiently
and effectively in conjunction with senior BMS.
To deal with any spillages of noxious and toxic
chemicals and bodily fluids according to standard operating procedures.
To take responsibility to resolve day to day
issues, e.g. EBT alerts and take
corrective action to rectify within scope of practice.
To provide proposed changes to SOPs/procedures
relating to the EBT system.
To comply with good working practices in
accordance with the standards of UKAS ISO 15189 Accreditation and MHRA/BSQR
(2005) Regulations.
You
will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the
provision of an efficient and timely service for patients.
To apply professional judgement and specialist
skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations and, how to work,
often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work in cooperation with BMS staff to ensure
workload is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain, clean, and check EBT equipment
according to departmental and manufacturer protocols.
Report
EBT Laboratory equipment issues to the supplier and liaise, to ensure timely
resolution.
Maintain the asset inventory for EBT equipment
within, and external to the Laboratory.
Update
the asset register when maintenance, servicing and/or repair has been
completed.
Ensure EBT data is maintained and up to date e.g.,
starters/leavers.
Generate reports for use in audits, management
reports and continuous improvements.
Provide training to users as and when required.
Notify a senior member of staff if EBT consumables
fall below agreed levels.
Maintain a flexible approach to the post to
manage changes in workload, patterns, and requirements, be able to prioritise
own workload/duties.
Perform work strictly according to current
Standard Operating Procedures and protocols, in order to facilitate the provision
of an accurate and timely service to users.
Ensure that any EBT deliveries are received, and
paperwork is prepared and completed in accordance with current laboratory
procedures.
Ensure that EBT resources are used efficiently
and effectively in conjunction with senior BMS.
To deal with any spillages of noxious and toxic
chemicals and bodily fluids according to standard operating procedures.
To take responsibility to resolve day to day
issues, e.g. EBT alerts and take
corrective action to rectify within scope of practice.
To provide proposed changes to SOPs/procedures
relating to the EBT system.
To comply with good working practices in
accordance with the standards of UKAS ISO 15189 Accreditation and MHRA/BSQR
(2005) Regulations.
You
will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the
provision of an efficient and timely service for patients.
To apply professional judgement and specialist
skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations and, how to work,
often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A level /NVQ Level 3 / IBMS certificate of achievement part 1 (or equivalent) or
- Knowledge of routine and some non-routine Pathology MLA procedures acquired through on the job training and in house experience.
Desirable
- A level/NVQ Level 3 preferably in science subjects.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
- Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g., Microsoft Office.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
Desirable
- Competence in a range of complex laboratory procedures.
- Participation in relevant CPD schemes.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge Caldicott/Data Protection Act.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g., Microsoft Office.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g., Microsoft Office.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Policies.
Skills and Abilities Personal Attributes
Essential
- Confident.
- Calm under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated.
- Professional appearance.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to work independently.
- Flexible approach to work
- Good communicator.
- Friendly attitude.
- Dexterity.
- Good hand/eye coordination.
- Basic computer skills.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between sites.
- Able to assist in movement of moderate loads.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A level /NVQ Level 3 / IBMS certificate of achievement part 1 (or equivalent) or
- Knowledge of routine and some non-routine Pathology MLA procedures acquired through on the job training and in house experience.
Desirable
- A level/NVQ Level 3 preferably in science subjects.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
- Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g., Microsoft Office.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
Desirable
- Competence in a range of complex laboratory procedures.
- Participation in relevant CPD schemes.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge Caldicott/Data Protection Act.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g., Microsoft Office.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
- Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g., Microsoft Office.
- Able to demonstrate good laboratory practice in their work.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Policies.
Skills and Abilities Personal Attributes
Essential
- Confident.
- Calm under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated.
- Professional appearance.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to work independently.
- Flexible approach to work
- Good communicator.
- Friendly attitude.
- Dexterity.
- Good hand/eye coordination.
- Basic computer skills.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between sites.
- Able to assist in movement of moderate loads.
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).
