Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-FSS2743
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Calderdale Royal Hospital
- Town
- Halifax
- Salary
- £23,615 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/04/2025
Employer heading
Biomedical Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 2
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
There is a vacancy for a Biomedical Support Worker (AFC Band 2) in the Microbiology Department at the Calderdale Royal Hospital. This post is part of a team based in the Microbiology Laboratory and provides a support service to Biomedical Scientists.
Main duties of the job
To take receipt of and sort clinical samples received from wards and clinics, general practitioners. To check the integrity of the sample.
To unpack the samples, with reference to Health and Safety procedures and check that the requirements of the minimum data set are met for the request form and the sample.
To label the samples with laboratory numbers and input patient and sample information into the laboratory computer system. This will involve making an assessment of the sample and clinical details before entering the appropriate tests into the computer system.
To undertake with reference to departmental Standard Operating Procedures, the initial processing of the clinical samples, including swabs, urine, faeces, skin scrapings and blood. Inoculation of the sample onto culture media, preparation of the sample for microscopy, sub-culture of broth media and loading and unloading clinical samples onto and off auto-analysers.
Working for our organisation
We are a hard working yet a friendly department where everyone believes in team work. We recognise and value everyone's contribution and look for solutions and improvement with a can-do, positive approach.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Participate in regular supervision.
- Attend all mandatory training.
- Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
- Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
- Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
- Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
- Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
- Competence based Level 2 qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Support or Healthcare
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Previous Laboratory/ Healthcare experiences
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working with public or customer care
- Awareness of the role of a Medical Laboratory
- Awareness of Health and Safety
- Understanding and general awareness of confidentiality within the NHS
- Ability to handle blood and other bodily fluid samples
Desirable criteria
- Experience of laboratory techniques
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Able to use own initiative
- Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
- Manual dexterity and hand eye co-ordination
- Good communication Skills
- Plan delegated workload
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Swapna Jose
- Job title
- Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01422 222762
- Additional information
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