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

UK Health Security Agency

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Microbiology laboratory at Cambridge current provides services to Addenbrooke's, Royal Papworth, and the E&N Herts Hospitals, the surrounding district, and other NHS Laboratories.

It has active research and epidemiological interests. The laboratory undergoes assessment against UKAS ISO 15189 standards, and has strong teaching interests.

Set on the outskirts of the university city of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital is one of the top hospitals in the UK and a thriving NHS Foundation Trust.

Addenbrooke's is closely associated with leading educational providers including the University of Cambridge and is a major centre for biomedical research and education.

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. The Cambridge laboratory operates a 24/7 shift pattern to which you will be expected to contribute.

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
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

Monitoring and routine maintenance of equipment

Perform manual, semi-automated 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)

Work in a safe manner in accordance with Laboratory Health and Safety policies and procedures

Processing specimens, sub culturing of specimens, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, assisting BMS staff in analytical techniques, and use of automated equipment within Containment Level 3 laboratory

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.

Working for the UKHSA

Benefits:

Learning and development tailored to your role

An environment with flexible working options

A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Range of health and wellbeing support

Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices, 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More, Help with Costs, GOV.UK

Under supervision of qualified staff the post holder prepares and processes microbiological specimens in accordance with agreed local polices and standard operating procedures.

Assists with laboratory reception and queries from visitors to the department. Record requests for investigations on the laboratory computer system. Monitor and maintain equipment and supplies. Contribute to a safe working environment. Participate in staff training depending on experience. Contribute to improvements in the workplace.

Location

This is a lab-based role located at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.

Working Pattern - Full Time.

Selection process details

STAGE - APPLICATION & SIFT:
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE - INTERVIEW:

This competition will involve an interview either by video or face to face.

Please note that as part of the interview process you may be required to undertake a presentation or test.

Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).

Expected Timeline:

Interviews:

TBC
Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants)

Security clearance level requirement

For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band.

For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive