Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Biomedical Support Worker to join a busy Microbiology laboratory at one of the South coast's leading tertiary hospitals.

• Is able to communicate well with staff in the department and service users
• Is able to plan and use their own time economically and effectively
• Has a high degree of motivation and enthusiasm
• Has a working knowledge of laboratory areas
• Is able to work day and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

• Work throughout all of sections of the department on a rotational basis
• Work a mixture of day, and late shifts, and weekend and bank holidays
• Be responsible for the reception/data entry and processing of clinical specimens, these may include a range of swabs, body fluids, and blood samples
• Be involved in setting up a range of routine automated and manual laboratory tests
• Assist with the quality management of the laboratory (for example quality control procedures and audit as required)

Person specification

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required

• 5 GCSEs at A-C level or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 education or equivalent level of experience.

Previous or relevant experience necessary

• Working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas.

Aptitudes and skills required

• Ability to communicate well with all staff.
• Ability to plan and use own time economically and effectively.
• A high degree of motivation and enthusiasm is essential for the role.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and as an individual.
• Highly developed initiative skills.
• Articulate and clear thinking
• Ability to deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner.
• Keyboard skills for data input.
• Collect and report routine data and information.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day to day working practices but also in relation to management systems.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

Getting to work - our travel promise

Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.

Our commitment to equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

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