Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The purpose of this job is to assist the Biomedical Scientists by way of carrying out procedures in order to aid the provision of a high-quality Microbiology Service across Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
To work as part of the Microbiology team in the efficient processing of specimens received into the laboratory.
The post holder will be working flexibly across seven days to support the Trust, providing a 24hr service.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
We are delighted to be able to recruit an Advanced Biomedical Support Worker to work within the Clinical Microbiology department (Exeter site) of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Full and part time hours are available.
The Department of Microbiology provides a comprehensive Microbiology service to the RDUH Trust and local Population across Northern and Eastern Devon. The Department employs approximately 80 staff across two laboratories based at North Devon District Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The department provides a comprehensive diagnostic bacteriology, mycology, serology/virology and molecular microbiology service and processes in excess of 600,000 specimens per annum. The service operates 24/7 including weekends and overnight cover is provided by an on-call service.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Biomedical Support Worker with good interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-motivation to join the team. You will be working as part of a small, busy team, assisting the Biomedical Scientists in the investigation of patient samples. You will rotate throughout the laboratory and your role will include checking sample integrity prior to analysis, processing clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture and operating and maintaining laboratory equipment in Bacteriology and Molecular departments. You will also undertake other tasks including receiving specimens, booking specimens onto the laboratory computer system, answering telephone queries and laboratory housekeeping duties. Working on Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays, on a rotational basis is also required for this post.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (part time would be considered). Current Laboratory opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00. Core hours are from 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, occasional early shift 08:00 to 16:30, occasional late shift 09:30 to 18:00. Working on Saturdays 08:00 to 16:30, Sundays 08:00 to 13:00 and Bank Holiday (hours depend on which BH), on a rotational basis. (Approximately 1 in 4 weekends and 2BH/year)
Person Specification
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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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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