Biomedical Assistant - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Band: 2 (£20,270- £21,318)

Applications are invited from flexible, enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals for the position of a part time Biomedical Assistant in Microbiology.

We have a requirement for a person to assist in the smooth delivery and administration of the daily technical work of the across all areas of the department.

Prior microbiology laboratory or data entry/office experience would be an advantage; however, full training will be given. The post will involve some manual handling duties and require good manual dexterity.

You should have the ability to plan, multitask and organise your own work, and to adapt flexibly when circumstances change.

A dedicated team member with ability to communicate and listen effectively, you will bring a pleasant and helpful approach both face-to-face and on the telephone.

The successful applicant will be educated to minimum of GCSE level and possess good keyboard skills with previous experience involving a keen attention to detail.

This post is not appropriate for individuals with IBMS approved degrees looking to progress to a career as a Biomedical scientist as it not a training post.

A BioMedical Assistant (BMA) works as part of the technical team, supervised by experienced Biomedical Scientists and managed by the Laboratory Team Leaders and Operational Head of Department.

Once trained a BMA is required to assist the Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.

In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the principles listed

These are:

The principles of the NHS, where high quality care is provided on the basis of need rather than the ability to pay.
The contribution of the local community to the development of our services.
Preserving and developing our reputation as a caring organisation.
Developing services that are designed around the patient.
Working cooperatively with others in the interests of patients and their families.
Valuing the contribution of staff and investing in their development.
Valuing the diversity of all our staff, patients and carers and demonstrating a zero tolerance of discrimination.
The importance of developing innovative approaches to teaching, research and service provision, which allows us to be at the forefront of developments in patient care.
Responsible and wise stewardship of public money and effective use of resources

The post holder will be required to work on sites as appropriate for the delivery of the service and may be asked to work across sites within the trust.

The Clinical Microbiology laboratory at Leicester is a comprehensive 24/7 medical microbiology service handling around 1.3 million microbiology and virology tests per year.

We are active in supporting infection prevention, control & diagnostics of a wide range of infections. The laboratory is UKAS accredited. Teaching, training, audit, research and development are actively encouraged and pursued within the department. The laboratory is approved by the IBMS and fully supports continuing professional development.

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.

We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do

They are:

We focus on what matters most
We treat others how we would like to be treated
We are passionate and creative in our work
We do what we say we are going to do
We are one team and we are best when we work together

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best'

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: )

The laboratory provides a 24/7 diagnostic service throughout the year.

General duties will include:

To carry out, under supervision by qualified staff, routine tasks in the laboratory which do not require the interpretive skills or training to become a Registered Biomedical Scientis
To rotate between the sections of the laboratory as require
To assist in the provision of a microbiological service that is of high quality and cost effective for clinical, environmental, research and training purposes
Perform other technical duties as required within postholder's training and competence
To perform any other duties required by the Operational Head of Department commensurate with grade
Training relevant to this post, including safety aspects in the handling of microbiological material, will be given

The list of specific duties as described by the Operational He