Biomedical Support Worker

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.

Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.

We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.

We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Job overview

Part time: 22.5 hrs per week

£23,615 per annum pro rata

We are seeking a part time Biomedical Support Worker to join our team.

You will be required to receive patients’ samples from within and outside of the hospital, prioritise them appropriately and process them through to the analysis areas. You will also be required to answer the results line phone and field queries from other healthcare professionals.

1. Work in a safe manner and in accordance with trust Health and Safety Policies.
2. Follow all policies and procedures, seeking advice where appropriate from senior staff.
3. Provision of printed test results and general enquires service via telephone.
4. Use of the laboratory computer including accurate inputting of test request information into the Pathology computer system.
5. Participation in any staff rotations operating within the Directorate.
6. To provide guidance and training to members of staff as appropriate.
7. Safe receipt and handling of laboratory specimens.
8. Verification of appropriate sample types and matching of samples with request forms.

Working for our organisation

Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”

1. Bar coding and distribution of samples to appropriate laboratory staff.
2. To operate a laboratory centrifuge for pre-testing sample preparation
3. To undertake simple laboratory duties under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists.
4. Any information gained by virtue of employment, including any confidential/personal information concerning patients or staff, must not be divulged to other staff not directly involved.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Basic English & maths (GCSE or equivalent)
• Good written and verbal skills

• Qualification in IT/Keyboard (NVQ 2 level or equivalent )

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a high throughput environment

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory

Knowledge

• Good analytical reasoning (verbal and numerical)
• Strong communication skills
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Acts collaboratively

Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.

Eligibility for this role requires:

• Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
• Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria

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Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.

Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.

We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.

Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.