Biomedical Support Worker

6 months ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Pathology and Laboratories Directorate

Cellular Pathology - Histology
Biomedical Support Worker
Band 2 - Full-time 37.5 hours

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable people keen to work as biomedical support workers supporting the laboratory working alongside qualified scientists and office staff.

Applicants require GCSEs in English, Maths, and science (4-9), and IT skills. Previous laboratory experience not required but is advantageous.

Post is not suitable for work sponsorship.

Laboratory tasks are performed at bench height (standing or sitting on tall draughtman’s seats):
**Specimen reception duties**:
reception and sorting of specimens - moving specimen containers which range from small pots to large buckets

computer data entry

receiving tissue blocks and slides from other labs

**General laboratory duties**:
replacing / disposing of chemicals on laboratory machines - moving 5 litre and 10 litre containers using a trolley and a fume cupboard

making up chemical stock solutions

general stock control of laboratory consumables - ordering, receiving, delivering (requires moving supplies weighing up to 20Kg using cages and a trolley, placing them in relevant cupboards

specimen disposal

Scanning of paperwork

Filing of departmental slides, blocks, and specimens to ensure regulatory compliance, including moving archival material to external rooms and basement storage

Scanning of slides for digital pathology - histology slides converted into a digital image for pathologists to make a diagnosis

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Biomedical Support Worker

**Overall Objective**:
1 To work as part of the team to assist in the provision of an efficient and smooth running laboratory service to the Trust, General Practice, other UK or overseas Trusts and laboratories and Clinical Trials by following the departmental SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and protocols throughout all sections of the department.

2 Participation in the reception, separation, storage and data entry of samples arriving into the laboratory; report printing and distribution; telephone and other office duties; laboratory waste disposal; cleaning and other general laboratory duties; working in analytical areas of the laboratory as required.

Principle Responsibilities

Scientific and Clinical Responsibilities

Accepts a full range of clinical samples into the department, working with staff within the hospital and operating the air tube system and specimen hoist. Occasional use of stairs may be required for this purpose.

Assesses samples for urgency and sorts by laboratory section.

Matches samples and request forms and assigns unique laboratory numbers, requiring complete accuracy and attention to detail.

Ensures that samples meet acceptance criteria for testing and dealing with any non-compliance in accordance with departmental protocols. Is aware of appropriate sample type for all tests.

Is responsible for data entry into the laboratory computer system, requiring complete accuracy and attention to detail.

Is fully conversant with relevant departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that personal performance and demonstrated competence complies with United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS) standards.

In conjunction with Biomedical Scientists (BMS) staff ensures the validity of results by the use of appropriate control materials.

Works in cooperation with BMS staff to ensure workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner.

Performs telephone duties that include making and receiving calls from and to the laboratory, verbally transmitting confidential results and conveying sensitive information to healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives.

Participates in the preparation of disinfectants and reagents in accordance with Standard operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health and Safety requirements.

To be capable of occasional heavy lifting (up to 20 kg) e.g. disposable waste or boxes of new supplies.

Daily maintenance tasks e.g. changing of chemicals and wax on staining machines and tissue processors in Cellular Pathology

Analytical and Interpretation Responsibilities

Performs a variety of manual laboratory procedures under the direct supervision of State Registered BMS staff. Proced

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