Job summary
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust are one of eight centres in England providing Primary HPV Cervical Screening covering the whole of the North East and Yorkshire area. An opportunity has arisen for a number of Biomedical Support Worker positions to support the NEY Cervical Screening Department. The successful candidates will have good interpersonal and organisational skills and work well under pressure in a team environment in order to assist in achieving Trust and Departmental objectives. The posts will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
The job will include sample preparation, and inputting data into the laboratory computer system. Although experience is desirable it is not essential, as appropriate training will be given.
The post holder will follow an in-service certificated competency training programme and under the supervision of qualified staff will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes.
Main duties of the job
The post will be on Gateshead Health NHS Trust terms and conditions of employment. Full participation in the relevant Department's extended working day and the out of hours service is a mandatory requirement of all posts.
After suitable training and competence assessment the post holder will use practical skills to perform tasks associated with the pre-analytical preparation of specimens; analysis preparing and using a range of processes using a range of complex laboratory equipment to conduct routine Departmental procedures/tests.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We aim to attract and retain a talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
See attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
We aim to attract and retain a talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
See attached job description
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE Grades A-C to include Mathematics and English or equivalent qualifications
- Basic scientific knowledge to GSCE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience
- GCSE/O levels in Biology and Chemistry NVQ2 in Clinical Laboratory Support IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 1
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous Cytology experience
- Previous/ laboratory experience.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Hand eye co-ordination and accuracy
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic scientific knowledge to GSCE level or equivalent
Desirable
- IT knowledge
- Healthcare experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Composed disposition
- Team-member
- Support peoples equality, diversity and human rights.
- Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently
Desirable
- Demonstrated personal development
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working pattern, including late and night shifts in line with changing service requirements
- Prepared to work with biological materials
- Prepared to work within other Pathology disciplines if/when required
- Non-colour impaired vision
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE Grades A-C to include Mathematics and English or equivalent qualifications
- Basic scientific knowledge to GSCE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience
- GCSE/O levels in Biology and Chemistry NVQ2 in Clinical Laboratory Support IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 1
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous Cytology experience
- Previous/ laboratory experience.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Hand eye co-ordination and accuracy
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic scientific knowledge to GSCE level or equivalent
Desirable
- IT knowledge
- Healthcare experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Composed disposition
- Team-member
- Support peoples equality, diversity and human rights.
- Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently
Desirable
- Demonstrated personal development
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility in working pattern, including late and night shifts in line with changing service requirements
- Prepared to work with biological materials
- Prepared to work within other Pathology disciplines if/when required
- Non-colour impaired vision
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
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).
