Job summary
The Department provides a Microbiological diagnostic and clinical support service to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, James Paget Hospital as the Eastern Pathology Alliance other Trusts and GPs, covering all aspects of bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology, serology and molecular diagnostics.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 12th November 2024
Main duties of the job
The Biomedical Support Worker is required to assist in the efficient running of the Specimen Reception area, to sort and label pathological specimens, and perform data entry in the Laboratory Information System. They will also provide support services to the Microbiology Department.
- A chance for those without a science background to work in a hospital laboratory as full training given
- To work for the only Microbiology laboratory in Norfolk
- To work in the NHS providing top quality support services for the NNUH Trust
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To receive, and sort specimens and to register patient and specimen details in the Laboratory Information system.
- To separate and store blood and other specimens for current and future laboratory testing.
- To file and scan report cards and other documents.
- To answer telephone enquiries from general practitioners and hospital departments concerning details of specimens and patient information.
- To pack and send laboratory specimens which are being referred to other laboratories.
- To assist with patient enquiries.
- To act as receptionist for laboratory visitors, etc.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To receive, and sort specimens and to register patient and specimen details in the Laboratory Information system.
- To separate and store blood and other specimens for current and future laboratory testing.
- To file and scan report cards and other documents.
- To answer telephone enquiries from general practitioners and hospital departments concerning details of specimens and patient information.
- To pack and send laboratory specimens which are being referred to other laboratories.
- To assist with patient enquiries.
- To act as receptionist for laboratory visitors, etc.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic English Literacy and Numeracy to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Suitable level of manual dexterity
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Has a working knowledge of the activities performed within the laboratory service
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic English Literacy and Numeracy to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Suitable level of manual dexterity
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Has a working knowledge of the activities performed within the laboratory service
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
