Biomedical Support Worker – Microbiology
1 week ago
Job summary
EPA Microbiology is the only Microbiology laboratory in the county We provide clinical diagnostic services across Norfolk including 3 separate Trusts.
This busy, exciting and essential service is run by an efficient and closely knit team, and the laboratory is very focused on staff wellbeing and teamwork.
We would love to get someone recruited who will integrate well into this dynamic, with previous lab experience to help you hit the ground running and also contribute to improving the service.
Staff will be expected to participate in the departmental rota. We work Monday to Friday on 3 shifts - early (8am-4pm) core (9am-5pm) and late (12pm-8pm), and on 8am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Full time: hours per week
Interview date: 19th September 2024
Main duties of the job
Performing routine laboratory procedures in all areas of the Bacteriology Laboratory according to laboratory policies and Standard Operating Procedures under supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientist staff.
Working across all areas of the laboratory to prepare and process clinical material for testing, run automated analysers, participate in quality improvement and train other staff.
Complete ongoing service training including CPD
Work with other team members to plan workload and achieve collective goals
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
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 prepare and process all types of clinical material for microscopy and culture (except those processed at Containment Level 3). Labelling and preparing patients blood, urine and other fluids for analysis utilising aseptic techniques. To prepare samples for Mycology microscopy and culture. To prepare samples for testing and to assist the Biomedical Scientists. To process urine samples to include setting up bacterial cultures and sensitivities, data entry. To process genital swabs including the preparation of samples for microscopy. To assist in the setting up of microbial sensitivities. Daily maintenance of very complex specialist analytical equipment (including automated EIA and molecular analysers), including initiation of calibration and quality assurance programs referring to senior staff as appropriate. To perform Enzyme ImmunoAssays (EIA), Immunofluorescence (IF) and other serological assays according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under supervision by BMS. To perform antibody/antigen investigations using advanced and complex molecular techniques with emphasis on accuracy, timing and contamination avoidance.Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience Relevant experience in UKAS/CPA accredited laboratory Participation in training activities Developing new skills and knowledge appropriate to the service
Skills
Essential
To work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Be able to adapt to the changing exigencies of the service
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion-
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