Biomedical Support Worker

5 months ago


Oldham, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group was created by bringing together staff and services from two NHS Trusts, Salford Royal NHS Foundation and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge.

An opportunity has arisen for a Biomedical Support Worker in a busy but friendly Specimen Reception department, in the pathology laboratory at the Pharmacy and Diagnostics Care Organisation. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team where you will receive training for the post.

Pathology laboratories investigate a variety of patient specimens from within the hospital and the wider community. Seventy percent of patients require pathology investigations to help aid diagnosis or monitor their treatment.

Staff in specimen reception, are the first line of contact for patients and visitors to the laboratory, they receive patient samples and enter both patient and test information onto the laboratory computer system. They also carry out other general clerical and administrative duties including taking enquiries both in person and via the telephone, sorting and distributing test reports and other incoming and outgoing post and filing request cards.

You will demonstrate keyboard skills and basic literacy and numeracy. A good standard of general education is desirable. You must be willing and able to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and public holidays as required.

The first post is a permanent position and will be based at Fairfield General Hospital. Your usual working hours will be Monday - Friday 15:00 - 20:00.

The second post is a 12 month fixed term contract and you will be based at The Royal Oldham Hospital working a rota pattern - to be discussed at interview.
- Previous applicants need not apply*

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.



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