Biomedical Assistant

1 week ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

JOB TITLE:
Biomedical Assistant - Blood Sciences

BAND: 2

BASE:
Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary however travel
between UHL's hospital sites will be required

HOURS: 37.5

REPORTS TO:
Specimen Reception Supervisor

ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Through Head of Department to Clinical Director


A vacancy has arisen for the position of Biomedical Assistant in the busy Specimen Reception areas of the combined Haematology and Biochemistry departments (Blood Sciences) within Pathology at University Hospitals of Leicester.

Providing support for the smooth running of the laboratory, your duties will include:

  • Receipt of Pathology samples prior to analysis
  • Inputting of data from patient request forms onto the system
- preparation of samples for analysis

  • The post will also involve a number of general housekeeping duties
  • An element of manual dexterity is also required


The pathology service operates on a 24/7 basis, and therefore shifts are arranged during these times, including weekends, evenings and nights.

The successful applicant will be educated to GCSE level with previous experience involving a keen attention to detail.


Highly organised and conscientious, you have the ability to plan and organize your own work, and to adapt flexibly when circumstances change.

A dedicated team member, you will bring a pleasant and helpful approach. In return for your commitment, you will receive all the training you need to carry out these duties.


We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.

We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.


Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.


We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do

They are:

  • We focus on what matters most
  • We treat others how we would like to be treated
  • We are passionate and creative in our work
  • We do what we say we are going to do
  • We are one team and we are best when we work togethe


Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.


About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: )

  • To assist in the provision of laboratory services.
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  • Has the ability to analyse routine information carefully and break down problems or situations into their component parts. Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling whilst paying particular attention to detail.


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