Biomedical Science Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Full time

Job summary

The Department provides a Microbiological diagnostic and clinical support service to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, James Paget Hospital as the Eastern Pathology Alliance other Trusts and GPs, covering all aspects of bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology, serology and molecular diagnostics.

Main duties of the job

The Biomedical Support Worker is required to assist in the efficient running of the Specimen Reception area, to sort and label pathological specimens, and perform data entry in the Laboratory Information System. They will also provide support services to the Microbiology Department.

A chance for those without a science background to work in a hospital laboratory as full training given To work for the only Microbiology laboratory in Norfolk To work in the NHS providing top quality support services for the NNUH Trust

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description

Job responsibilities

To receive, and sort specimens and to register patient and specimen details in the Laboratory Information system. To separate and store blood and other specimens for current and future laboratory testing. To file and scan report cards and other documents. To answer telephone enquiries from general practitioners and hospital departments concerning details of specimens and patient information. To pack and send laboratory specimens which are being referred to other laboratories. To assist with patient enquiries. To act as receptionist for laboratory visitors, etc.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

GCSE in science subject

Experience

Desirable

Background knowledge and laboratory-based work experience.

Skills

Essential

Suitable level of literacy and numeracy Suitable level of manual dexterity Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

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