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Job Summary
The Microbiology laboratory team at Wye Valley NHS Trust require enthusiastic and committed staff. This is a non-vocationally trained assistant position providing essential support to Biomedical Scientists in the Department of Microbiology. The post holder will be in the Microbiology laboratory as part of a specialist team, preparing and processing patient samples prior to analysis and scientific/clinical interpretation. The post will include some weekend/evening rota work as part of our 24/7 service.
Main duties of the job
* Sort, number and register patient samples as part of the preparation and processing of clinical specimens sent to the Microbiology laboratory for testing.
* Ensure that samples received are assigned for the requested tests and patient/sample details are correctly entered into the computer systems.
* Follow agreed protocols and policies under supervision for processing specimens, seeking advice from Biomedical Scientists and senior staff as needed.
* Perform daily housekeeping work in the laboratory, monitoring and replenishing laboratory stocks and consumables including culture media.
* Redirect and take specimens to other departments in Pathology as required.
* Prepare and package samples referred to other laboratories, ensuring the correct destination and documentation is included.
* Monitor equipment including fridges and freezers, ensuring the integrity of the samples and reagents used in testing.
* Contribute to the care and maintenance of laboratory work areas to provide a safe and clean laboratory environment.
About Us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys.
We are a progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through collaborative working with our partners.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential
* 4 GCSE maths and English, and preferably a science subject - grade C or equivalent.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Keyboard skills / IT literate.
* Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
* Overall good standard of literacy & numeracy.
* Ability to follow standard operating procedures/written instructions.
* Manual dexterity.
Experience
* Inputting data to computer systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address: Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2ER
Employer's website: Wye Valley NHS Trust
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Science
Industries
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
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