1686 - Blood Sciences Biomedical Assistant
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Job summary
The interview date for this role will be Monday 14th August 2023
We are seeking to recruit to the position of Biomedical Assistant to work within a busy Blood Sciences department. Applicants are sought from enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience working in a Heath Care Environment who are keen to extend / increase their knowledge and skills as an integral part of the Blood Sciences team.
A degree of physical effort is required and potential applicants must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure.
You must be able to work flexibly as the post includes a roster commitment to work some late shifts.
This laboratory forms part of an integrated pathology service for both Rotherham and Barnsley hospitals, serving a combined population of approx. 500,000. It provides a district wide service to both acute hospitals and the Primary Care Trusts. The department is fully automated and receives approximately 6,000 tubes/day.
Main duties of the job
As a Biomedical Assistant you will be responsible of the accurate and safe registration of all sample requests received for analysis within the Blood Sciences and Blood Transfusion Laboratories.
You will be responsible for the receipt and initial processes for urgent requests into the laboratory, ensuring that these samples are processed in a timely manner.
The role also may include the analysis of samples using manual and automated laboratory techniques.
Biomedical Assistants are also responsible for the receipt and redistribution of samples that require analysis at other laboratories, following national guidelines for the packaging of dangerous goods.
Applicants should have an interest in science, be self-confident and motivated, have good communication skills and pay attention to detail. Ideally, they will have experience of working shifts in a Blood Sciences Laboratory.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-1686E-07-23
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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