This post is only open to internal applicants.
Job summary
Band 4
Job overview
To deliver scientific/ technical procedures previously performed by Biomedical Scientists, under the direction of the responsible Biomedical Scientist. In some areas may be working independently but usually as part of a team.
Performs a number of healthcare science clinical/ technical/ scientific activities, for example, performs standard laboratory tests and processes a range of different sample types e.g urine, swabs, wound drains, faeces and blood.
Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/ interrogate test results of others.
Will be required to supervise, organize and allocate work and/ or train less experienced staff in own area once trained and competent.
Main duties of the job
1. To follow the standard operating procedures at all times and make suggestion for improvement to these documents.
2. Communicate authorised patient’s results accurately.
3. Operation of automated sample-processing equipment requiring regular physical effort.
4. Undertake complex laboratory testing.
5. Provide practical training in procedures within own area.
6. Other duties as required by Section Managers.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To follow the standard operating procedures at all times and make suggestion for improvement to these documents.
2. To prepare reagents required for laboratory investigations.
3. To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures and carry out corrective action when the quality control procedures indicate loss of performance.
4. To perform maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments and updating quality control records using necessary judgment and referring any inconsistencies to supervisors e.g. Biomedical Scientists.
5. Cleaning and disinfection of laboratory work areas, materials and equipment.
6. Replenishing stocks of laboratory consumables, to include ordering of consumables and kits.
7. Safe disposal of laboratory waste.
8. To accept, unpack and store deliveries from suppliers when required.
9. Provide practical training in procedures within own area for new staff.
10. Assist with the stock control in the molecular area of the laboratory. Enters details of received stock onto the laboratory data base which includes kit type, date of receipt, date of expiry and lot number. This may include the ordering of consumables and kits.
Person specification
1. Please provide details of practical laboratory experience.
2. Please provide examples of when you have had to work under pressure.
3. Please provide examples to illustrate your understanding of attention to detail.
4. Please provide details of your experience of working in an NHS Pathology department.
5. Please provide examples of your ability to communicate technical information.
Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.
Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As of 1 January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a points-based immigration system. Further information is available regarding two types of visa; Health Care Visa here and Skilled worker visa here.
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