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Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level (XR03)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

The Central Specimen Reception at LTHT is looking to recruit B3 support workers to join our busy teams supporting both Leeds General Infirmary and St James.

As a true central reception, we support Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Specialist Lab Medicine.

The service is 24/7 with our busiest time being 4pm 9pm.

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Main duties of the job

Sorting of samples as they arrive.

Recognition of sample types and suitability for processing.

Data entry.

Responding to urgent work or batched work.

Work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as agreed with line manager.

Analyser maintenance.

Loading and unloading analysers, initial troubleshooting.

Answering the phone.

Sample preparation and packaging of samples for referral to other laboratories.

Stock control.

Shift supervisor.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pathology Department are moving into new purpose-built facilities in 2025. Both LGI and SJH will benefit from the latest automation tech to support our local population of around 2.3 million and the services we supply nationally.

We work 24/7, 365 days a year. Our staffing is managed with a roster produced in advance with combinations of shifts. 7:30 16:00, 8:30 17:00. 12:30 21:00 and 20:30 -08:00. These are distributed evenly adhering to Working Time Directive Laws.

As reception is purely BSW staffed, there is not a provision for any portfolio training or direct links into disciplines for those wishing to begin their IBMS portfolios.

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Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-PATH-405

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a member of a large team responsible for the initial processing of patient samples. As a higher-level biomedical support worker, there will be additional responsibilities including the organisation of workflows during shifts. You will be required to communicate effectively with colleagues in CSR and other health care professionals.

Complex tasks including the use of analysers and maintenance using standard operating procedures. Troubleshooting with escalation to Biomedical Scientists as required.

Preparation of chemical reagents.

Processing of samples as per standard operating procedures.

Rejecting samples following defined rules.

Disposal of clinical waste and general housekeeping.

Operating the laboratory IT system (Winpath).

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a member of a large team responsible for the initial processing of patient samples. As a higher-level biomedical support worker, there will be additional responsibilities including the organisation of workflows during shifts. You will be required to communicate effectively with colleagues in CSR and other health care professionals.

Complex tasks including the use of analysers and maintenance using standard operating procedures. Troubleshooting with escalation to Biomedical Scientists as required.

Preparation of chemical reagents.

Processing of samples as per standard operating procedures.

Rejecting samples following defined rules.

Disposal of clinical waste and general housekeeping.

Operating the laboratory IT system (Winpath).

Person Specification

Other Criteria

Essential

  • Dexterity

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

  • Able to work autonomously and use own initiative.
  • Able to prioritise and organise workload with the team.
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Good Communicator

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literate/Numerate. (GCSE Maths & English Grade A-C or equivalent)
  • Level 3 qualification (E.g. NVQ) in a laboratory or science-related subject
  • IBMS Certificate of Achievement part I
  • Computer skills are essential requirements of the job.

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further in-house or formal training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous laboratory experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of automation

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a specimen reception
Person Specification

Other Criteria

Essential

  • Dexterity

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

  • Able to work autonomously and use own initiative.
  • Able to prioritise and organise workload with the team.
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Good Communicator

Qualifications

Essential

  • Literate/Numerate. (GCSE Maths & English Grade A-C or equivalent)
  • Level 3 qualification (E.g. NVQ) in a laboratory or science-related subject
  • IBMS Certificate of Achievement part I
  • Computer skills are essential requirements of the job.

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further in-house or formal training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous laboratory experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of automation

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a specimen reception

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Melissa Butterfield

melissa.butterfield@nhs.net

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-PATH-405

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


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