Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL100225
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum (PA) pro rata
- Closing
- 26/02/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 18/03/2025
Employer heading
Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level
Band 3
Job overview
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. We're looking for someone who 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, 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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 primarily day 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
Essential criteria
- Patients first
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs at A-C level or equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 education or equivalent level of experience.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katy Dallow
- Job title
- Senior BMS bacteriology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381206408
- Additional information
Chris. Labdon , Senior BMS virology
02381206408 email: [email protected]
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