Healthcare Scientific Support Worker - Manchester, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency
UK Health Security Agency
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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Location:
MRI, Manchester, M13 9WL


Salary:
£20,472 - £22,377 (AO National)


Virology, delivered from the Manchester Royal Infirmary site employs approximately 100 staff and has a workload exceeding 1,000,000 specimens per year.

The department embraces a modern clinical virology service combining some traditional methodologies with a range of laboratory automation.


The post holder will act as a laboratory assistant to provide support to the scientific team providing services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis.

You will be expected to work 37.5 hours, flexible between the hours of 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to Sunday

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders.

To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities.

We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

As the Healthcare Scientific Support Worker, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Sample receipt and handing
  • Sample preparation and reagent preparation following protocols
  • Clerical duties, including use of computers, and data entry, telephone enquiries
  • Provide results service to wards, GPs, and other hospitals
  • Dealing with patients, visitors, and deliveries
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders
  • Cleaning and disinfection of equipment and laboratory areas
  • Perform manual, semiautomated and automated tests according to protocols
  • Disposal of patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines
  • Autoclaving of waste material and patient samples (involves moderate lifting)
  • Portering duties, exchange of gas cylinders (involves moderate lifting)
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

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