Biomedical Science Assistant

Job Overview
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for both full and part time Biomedical Science Assistants within the department of Blood Sciences

As a suitably trained individual you will work in a busy, modern laboratory undertaking data entry and initial processing of patient samples in supporting the Biomedical Scientists

Proficiency in the use of keyboard together with good communication and team-working skills are required. Also essential is an aptitude in both numeracy and literacy together with the ability to work accurately.

Candidates will be expected to work variable shifts (including twilights, weekends and Bank Holidays) and will be expected to work on the two laboratory sites (Doncaster and Bassetlaw) in order to deliver the necessary service.

Main duties of the job
Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the receipt, preparation and processing. Store, retrieve and dispose of biological material according to the relevant procedures.

Deal with direct queries from medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Service Users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary.

Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.

Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.

Adhere to all Trust and departmental policies.

Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/interrogate test results of others.

May be required to supervise, organise and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area.

Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.

As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The SYBP Blood Sciences department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients, general practitioners and supports emergency medicine 24/7 across the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw region and beyond.

Services include Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Coagulation.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above or Level 2 qualification e.g. NVQ, Apprenticeship, or some laboratory experience

Experience
Essential criteria

• Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy

Desirable criteria

• Experience of some simple laboratory techniques
• Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices
• Previous NHS laboratory experience

Skills And Knowledge
Essential criteria

• Keyboard and basic IT skills
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral

Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria

• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work