[ref. g47813021] Higher Biomedical Assistant Microbiology | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Microbiology team at Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) based at UHCW NHS Trust as a Biomedical assistant. We serve the communities of Coventry and Warwickshire and have Pathology Departments across University Hospital, Coventry; George Eliot Hospital; Warwick Hospital; and St Cross Hospital, Rugby.
The Microbiology laboratory department is located at UHCW and performs testing, reporting and clinical advice services for all Hospitals. Microbiology is currently out to tender for full laboratory automation and a significant upgrade in equipment throughout the laboratory therefore you would have the opportunity to be involved in the implementation of this into the routine diagnostic service.
Under supervision and according to Standard Operative Procedures perform an extended range of technical support duties within the laboratory; predominantly supporting Biomedical Scientist staff within the team to facilitate optimal patient care.
Successful candidates will be expected to provide support to BMS staff by operating and maintaining analysers, providing support on benches, assisting with susceptibility testing and processing of complex samples.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.- Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient and specimen data on to Trust computerised systems.
- Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps and confidential waste.
- Undertake first point of contact for all telephone and face-to-face enquiries dealing in a professional manner.
- Responsible for the sorting and identifying of specimens received, identifying and taking appropriate action in the event of any discrepancies.
- Undertake preparation of an extended range of samples for testing by laboratory staff and provide support with laboratory tasks as required by BMS staff.
- Potential to work in the containment level 3 facilities to perform primary specimen processing and laboratory housekeeping; working to embedded stringent safety systems.
- Preparation of basic confirmatory/supplementary work to support BMS staff, but will exclude unsupervised interpretive tasks.
- Responsible for the dispatching and posting of samples to authorised persons and outside laboratories ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.
- Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training ensuring referral to appropriately trained staff as required.
- Participate in the training and support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
- Act as the first contact point for routine daily maintenance problems on analysers.
- To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.
- Operate and perform maintenance on a range of manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory equipment and analysers.
- At all times work according to policies and Standard Operative Procedures and bring to the attention of scientific staff any changes in practices.
- Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
- Adhere to correct laboratory procedures following accidents, injuries, spillages and breakages and ensure that these are reported to the appropriate officer.
- When problems arise know when to refer to senior and medical staff as appropriate.
- Schedule workload to comply with demands of laboratory workflow, adjusting in reaction to urgent specimens, telephone enquiries and requests from medical and scientific staff.
- Process specimens ensuring accuracy of labelling and any measurements/pipetting required.
- Responsible for receiving and checking deliveries.
- To communicate appropriate patient results to those authorised to receive them and to refer to clinical and scientific staff when required.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Friday 17 Jan 2025