Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer post in our busy Immunology laboratory. The job is based at the New Cross Hospital and involves different shift patterns 7.30am - 3.30pm, 8.30am - 4.30pm, 10am - 6pm.
The Immunology laboratory service is part of the Black Country Pathology service which is a combination of the Pathology services based at Dudley, Sandwell & West Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
The position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, well equipped Immunology laboratory performing a wide range of diagnostic tests.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be an efficient and flexible member of the Immunology team providing a high-quality diagnostic service through supporting the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory.
To supervise the activities of the medical laboratory Assistants of the laboratory, with the support of Band 5 and above Biomedical Scientists.
To act as support to Biomedical Scientists in the laboratory - this may involve finding samples, printing worksheets and, under supervision, performing basic laboratory tests and loading various automated machines in Immunology.
To act as a support to Medical Laboratory Assistants this may involve unpacking, sorting and separating specimens for the Immunology department and entering patient information onto the Pathology computer system. This may also involve scanning and filing laboratory records.
To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Directorate especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality.
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About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Assistant Technical Officer who would welcome the challenge to join our friendly team in the Immunology laboratory. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a busy environment alongside a team of Consultants, Scientists and support staff.
Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be advantageous although full training and support relevant to your level of experience will be given to the successful applicant.
Please see full job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Assistant Technical Officer who would welcome the challenge to join our friendly team in the Immunology laboratory. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a busy environment alongside a team of Consultants, Scientists and support staff.
Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be advantageous although full training and support relevant to your level of experience will be given to the successful applicant.
Please see full job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths (GCSE grade C or equivalent)
- Higher science qualification eg A level / BTEC
Experience
Essential
- Laboratory Experience
- Basic understanding of Quality control and assurance
- Awareness of Health and Safety in relation to clinical laboratories
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Have keyboard and basic Information Technology (IT) skills including use of laboratory computer system
Desirable
- At least 1 years' experience of working in a laboratory environment
- Recent working experience in a blood sciences laboratory
Supervision / Management
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising and / or training or other staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths (GCSE grade C or equivalent)
- Higher science qualification eg A level / BTEC
Experience
Essential
- Laboratory Experience
- Basic understanding of Quality control and assurance
- Awareness of Health and Safety in relation to clinical laboratories
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Have keyboard and basic Information Technology (IT) skills including use of laboratory computer system
Desirable
- At least 1 years' experience of working in a laboratory environment
- Recent working experience in a blood sciences laboratory
Supervision / Management
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising and / or training or other staff
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).
