Assistant Technical Officer - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Department of Microbiology

Band 3 pro rata if part-time


Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Our Microbiology is a busy but friendly department processing over 220,000 specimens per year.


We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with a 'can do' attitude willing to learn new skills to join our team.


Ideally, you will have GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English (grades A - C), or an NVQ level 3 in Pathology or equivalent clinical laboratory experience.

In addition to this, you must also have good communication skills, enjoy working individually or in a team and are physically fit and well (the role requires some lifting and handling tasks).

For more information, please contact Rizalea Echaluse, Chief Biomedical Scientist or Peter Plotka, Senior Biomedical Scientist on


Interview date: 31stAugust 2023


To be part of a team of Biomedical Support workers delivering technical, administrative, and clerical support services which ensure reliable, efficient, and effective service.

Analysing and reporting on, blood, swabs, urines, faeces, and other clinical samples in the preparatory stages of microbiological analyses.


The post holder will communicate clearly and accurately with laboratory staff, clinicians, and work within any section of the microbiology department.

Must carry out all duties in compliance with relevant national standards in line with Trust's Data Protection Act policy.


Initial training will be provided to cover all sections of the lab including the waste management section, autoclaves, and handling deliveries/supplies.


In addition to working core hours, the post holder will be required to participate in the evening, weekend, bank holiday & night shifts (proposal under discussion) as part of their contractual hours.


Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.

The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Technical

  • Perform requested tests in accordance with laboratory Standard operational procedures (SOP's).
  • Operate, clean, and maintain all automated analysers, incubators and, safety cabinets (including airflow checks) in accordance with Health and Safety policy on daily and weekly basis.
  • To prepare quality assurance checks on analysers or materials purchased or prepared in the department and maintain records.
Laboratory informatics

  • To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
  • Collect, receive, match, verify, label, and enter on as computer sample requests. Identify any errors for action e.g., mislabelled other failures of sample matching criteria. Report and record in accordance with standard operating procedure.
Administrative

  • To participate in effective stock control of reagents and consumables, by keeping a check on supplies and informing senior staff when orders must be placed.
  • Organise daily duties in the provision of a quality service.
  • To deal with telephone enquiries, referring any problems to BMS staff as appropriate.
  • Prioritisation of the daily workload and to take part in the daily routine work as required.
General

  • Collect samples from pathology support area, wards and other departments if required.
  • Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
  • To maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork.
  • Requires knowledge across a range of procedures acquired through training and experience and to deal with enquiries.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
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