Jobs
>
Sheffield

    Biomedical Science Assistant – Higher Level - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?

    We are seeking to recruit to the post of Biomedical Science Assistant - Higher Level (HBSA) to be based in the Pre-Analytics department at the Northern General hospital. As an HBSA, you play a crucial role in supporting the efficient functioning of the healthcare laboratory by performing many of the pre-analytical procedures on pathological samples.

    This also includes tasks such as data input, retrieval, issuing reports and other general laboratory duties. Attention to detail is paramount as you ensure the accuracy of results and maintain the integrity of samples.

    Please note, this role will involve working core hours spread between 08:00 - 20:00, Monday to Sunday.

    Main duties of the job

  • To assist scientific staff in laboratory activities.
  • Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the receipt, preparation and process.
  • To deal with deliveries and distribution of post, distribution and storage of consumables and handling/management of waste within the department.
  • To perform duties associated with the Specimen Collection Team which is responsible for the transfer of a wide variety of samples taken around the Trust back to the main laboratory
  • To store, retrieve and dispose of biological material according to the relevant procedures.
  • Deal with direct queries from medical staff, nursing staff and other service users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary.
  • Exchanges information with colleagues and service users, specimen requirements for laboratory tests.
  • Take appropriate action on non-conformity to standard operating procedures, minimum requirements for specimen acceptance.

    • About us

    You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

    STHFT operates with a budget of £ bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.

    The department comprises a multi-disciplinary Pre-analytical department including Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, Haematology and Serology and is based at the Northern General providing analytical diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients, General Practitioners and offering specialist testing to other hospitals.

    The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.

    We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

    When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above
  • Level 3 qualification NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part I) plus Significant laboratory experience or Extensive laboratory experience in the relevant discipline

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy
  • Understanding of job content
  • Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices

    • Desirable

  • Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
  • Previous NHS laboratory experience

    • Skills and Knowledge

    Essential

  • Keyboard and basic IT skills
  • Effective Communication skills, written and oral
  • Evidence of good manual dexterity
  • Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
  • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis

    • Other Factors

    Desirable

  • Evidence of how candidate meets Trust PROUD values

    • Personal Qualities

    Essential

  • Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required
  • Atlas Academy

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Atlas Academy Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Lower Meadow Primary is a forward thinking and rapidly developing school. We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will develop and prepare resources and contribute to the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn. · **Our Higher Level Teaching Assistan ...

  • Reach Education

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Reach Education Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Higher Level Teaching Assistant** · We are seeking Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in several Secondary Schools in Sheffield. The schools, which have an excellent provision for both Mainstream & SEND students, is requiring an addition to the SEND team to work with pupil ...

  • Reach Education

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    1 week ago

    Reach Education Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant · Reach Education are currently recruiting for Higher level teaching assistant for day to day, short-term and long-term positions within Primary & Secondary School hours. These roles are on a supply basis so are very flexible to work around your bu ...

  • Astrea Academy Trust

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Astrea Academy Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Job details**: · Job reference · - R04504 · Date posted · - 15/03/2024 · Application closing date · - 14/04/2024 · Work address · Hatfield Academy · Salary · - Actual salary £23,884 per annum - full time equivalent salary £27,803 per annum · Location · - Sheffield · Contractual ...

  • Minerva Learning Trust

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Minerva Learning Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant** · **Location: Ecclesfield School Salary: Grade 5, covering points 15 to 20, £25,878 to £28,371 gross per annum pro rata** · **Actual Annual Salary: £14,137-£15,499 (Under 5 years of service)** · **Contract: Permanent, Part-time hours per ...

  • Minerva Learning Trust

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Minerva Learning Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant** · **Location: Ecclesfield School** · **Salary: Grade 5, covering points 15 to 20, £25,878 to £28,371 gross per annum pro rata** · **Actual Annual Salary: £14,058-£15,412 (Under 5 years of service)** · **Contract: Permanent, Part-time hour ...

  • Astrea Academy Trust

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Astrea Academy Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Job details**: · Job reference · - R04280 · Date posted · - 23/01/2024 · Application closing date · - 04/02/2024 · Work address · Hatfield Academy · Salary · - Actual salary £14,201 per annum - full time equivalent salary £27,803 per annum · Location · - Sheffield · Contractual ...

  • Minerva Learning Trust

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Minerva Learning Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant** · **Location: Ecclesfield School** · **Salary: Grade 5, covering points 15 to 20, £25,878 to £28,371 gross per annum pro rata** · **Actual Annual Salary: £14,058-£15,412 (Under 5 years of service)** · **Contract: Permanent, Part-time hour ...

  • Astrea Academy Trust

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Astrea Academy Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Job information · **Purpose** · - Plan and prepare lessons for teachers, participating in stages of the planning cycle, including in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans. · - Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson p ...

  • St Ivo Academy

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    St Ivo Academy Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Purpose** · - Plan and prepare lessons teachers, participating in stages of the planning cycle, including in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans. · - Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response t ...

  • St Ivo Academy

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    St Ivo Academy Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Purpose** · - Plan and prepare lessons teachers, participating in stages of the planning cycle, including in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans. · - Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response t ...

  • Southey Green Community Primary School and Nurseries

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Southey Green Community Primary School and Nurseries Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Please see attached job pack for full details · Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries is part of TaptonSchool Academy Trust which is a Sheffield, cross-phase multi-academy trust, currently consisting of eight schools. ...

  • Oasis Community Learning

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    1 week ago

    Oasis Community Learning Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **JOB PURPOSE**: · - To lead and develop the work of other TAs in supporting teaching and learning. · - To raise standards by making a strong contribution to pupils' achievement. · - To line manage Academy TAs · - To work effectively with pupils, small groups and whole classes. · ...

  • Astrea Academy Trust

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Astrea Academy Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Job information · **Purpose** · - Plan and prepare lessons teachers, participating in stages of the planning cycle, including in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans. · - Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans ...

  • Byron Wood Academy

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    1 week ago

    Byron Wood Academy Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Byron Wood Primary Academy **has an exciting opportunity for a **Higher Level Teaching Assistant **to join our motivated, supportive team. We are looking for somebody with commitment, energy and expertise to work closely with staff to ensure that the children achieve their very ...

  • Byron Wood Primary Academy

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    3 days ago

    Byron Wood Primary Academy Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Byron Wood Primary Academy **have an exciting opportunity for an **HLTA** to join our motivated, supportive team. We are looking for somebody with commitment, energy and expertise to work closely with staff to ensure that the children achieve their very best. · - A drive to mak ...

  • Oasis Community Learning

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    5 days ago

    Oasis Community Learning Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Oasis Academy Don Valley, Sheffield · Academy-based · **Salary**:SCP 17-23 £28,770 - £32,076 (actual £25,988 - £30,819)** · Basis**:Full-time, Permanent** · Start Date**:TBC** · Applications Close**:12:00 on Friday, May 17, 2024** · Interviews**:TBC** · Oasis Academy i s looking ...

  • Bankwood Primary School

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    4 days ago

    Bankwood Primary School Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT x 2 positions available**: · - ** Forest School specialist**: · - ** Subject specialist, computing or sport** · The Trustees of Steel City Schools Partnership are looking to recruit 2 skilled and inspirational practitioners to complement our exis ...

  • Ecclesfield School

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    1 week ago

    Ecclesfield School Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)** · **Location: Ecclesfield School** · **Salary: NJC Grade 5, covering points 15: £25,878 to 20: £28,371 gross per** · **annum pro rata** · **Contract: Permanent, Part-time hours per week x term time (i.e. 195** · **days during ...

  • Forge Valley School

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4

    2 days ago

    Forge Valley School Sheffield, United Kingdom

    **Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4** · **37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year** · **Grade 5 - £25878 to £28371 (pro-rata)** · Required for September 2023 · Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. We are an Ofsted "Good" school w ...