Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service, Salisbury Laboratory, for Biomedical Support Worker to join our team.
The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, now WGLS (Salisbury), and Molecular Pathology at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) . The WGLS is an integral part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub, one of seveon across England.
This position will be recruited to the Salisbury Laboratory, based at Salisbury NHS Trust. There are future plan for both teams to be re-located on a single site which will be in the Southampton area once a site has been identified.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What youll do
The post holder will work in the Specimen Reception within Genomics at Salisbury NHS Trust. This will involve:
To receive, sort and dispatch biological samples. To enter information on tests required and patient/sample details into the laboratory computer system. To deal with incoming telephone calls relating to patient results. To work flexible hours as determined by the requirements of the service. To undertake basic laboratory housekeeping tasks including stock inventory, cleaning, and maintaining equipment
What were looking for Good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of databases and spreadsheets will be a distinct advantage. Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, be highly organised and the ability to work in a team is essential.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Monday, 30 October 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Mark Redford, phone: 01722429038 email: Mark.Redford@uhs.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What youll do
The post holder will work in the Specimen Reception within Genomics at Salisbury NHS Trust. This will involve:
To receive, sort and dispatch biological samples. To enter information on tests required and patient/sample details into the laboratory computer system. To deal with incoming telephone calls relating to patient results. To work flexible hours as determined by the requirements of the service. To undertake basic laboratory housekeeping tasks including stock inventory, cleaning, and maintaining equipment
What were looking for Good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of databases and spreadsheets will be a distinct advantage. Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, be highly organised and the ability to work in a team is essential.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Monday, 30 October 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Mark Redford, phone: 01722429038 email: Mark.Redford@uhs.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- GCSE level A to C or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
- NVQ Level 2 (Clinical Laboratory Support)
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Literate and numerate
- Literate and numerate
- Articulate
- Able to follow laboratory procedures
- Attention to detail
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Desirable
- Previous experience in laboratory work.
- Previous experience in an NHS environment.
- Previous experience as a laboratory support worker
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- GCSE level A to C or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
- NVQ Level 2 (Clinical Laboratory Support)
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Literate and numerate
- Literate and numerate
- Articulate
- Able to follow laboratory procedures
- Attention to detail
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Desirable
- Previous experience in laboratory work.
- Previous experience in an NHS environment.
- Previous experience as a laboratory support worker
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
