Higher Biomedical Assistant Microbiology

2 months ago

Coventry, United Kingdom University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Full time

Under supervision and according to Standard Operative Procedures perform an extended range of technical support duties within the laboratory; predominantly supporting Biomedical Scientist staff within the team to facilitate optimal patient care.

**Interviews for this post are provisionally scheduled for 19th April 2024**

Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient and specimen data on to Trust computerised systems

Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps and confidential waste

Undertake first point of contact for all telephone and face-to-face enquiries dealing in a professional manner

Responsible for the sorting and identifying of specimens received, identifying and taking appropriate action in the event of any discrepancies

Undertake preparation of an extended range of samples for testing by laboratory staff and provide support with laboratory tasks as required by BMS staff.

Potential to work in the containment level 3 facilities to perform primary specimen processing and laboratory housekeeping; working to embedded stringent safety systems.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Preparation of basic confirmatory/supplementary work to support BMS staff, but will exclude unsupervised interpretive tasks

Responsible for the dispatching and posting of samples to authorised persons and outside laboratories ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations

Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training ensuring referral to appropriately trained staff as required

Participate in the training and support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role

Act as the first contact point for routine daily maintenance problems on analysers

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives

Operate and perform maintenance on a range of manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory equipment and analysers

At all times work according to policies and Standard Operative Procedures and bring to the attention of scientific staff any changes in practices

Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

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