Biomedical Assistant

3 months ago

Scunthorpe, United Kingdom Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

As a Biomedical Assistant working within the Blood Sciences department at North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services across Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion. Working closely with biomedical scientists and other healthcare professionals, you will contribute to patient care by ensuring the efficient processing of samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and upholding rigorous quality control standards.

Main duties of the job

Sample Processing:

Receive, label, and prepare blood and other biological samples for analysis.Perform preliminary sample tests under the supervision of biomedical scientists.Ensure the accurate tracking and storage of samples according to laboratory protocols.

Laboratory Support:

Assist in maintaining the laboratory's inventory, including reagents, consumables, and equipment.Prepare reagents and solutions as required for various tests and procedures.Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Quality Control and Assurance:

Participate in quality control procedures, including the monitoring and recording of results.Assist in the implementation and adherence to laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs).Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper waste disposal and decontamination processes.

Patient and Data Management:

Enter patient and sample data accurately into the laboratory information management system (LIMS).Handle patient samples with the utmost care and confidentiality.Communicate effectively with clinical staff regarding sample status and urgent requests.

Training and Development:

Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on new laboratory techniques and technologies.Support the training of new staff and students within the department as needed.

About us

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £ billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Sciences based A levels A-C or equivalent

Desirable

(BSc) Degree

Knowledge/experience

Essential

Evidence of team working

Desirable

Previous NHS work experience

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