Job summary
We are inviting applications from experienced, motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our exceptional team within Laboratory Medicine at the Bristol Royal Infirmary site. You will work closely with Biomedical Scientists, Healthcare Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and other Associate Practitioners and apply your knowledge by performing a range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques.
The post holder will be required to rotate throughout different sections of the Laboratory.
We will close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
The working pattern in this role is rota based. Therefore your contracted hours of 37.5 per week (full time working equivalent) will be calculated across a rota period of 13 weeks in accordance with agenda for change. Dependant on the needs of the service, your total working hours will fluctuate due to the different length of time of the shifts, however as part of rota management your shifts will balance to be within your contracted time.
Main duties of the job
- Under indirect supervision, perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations accurately and efficiently.
- Participate in the day to day management of stock control, records and monitor usage to ensure efficient use where appropriate.
- Perform basic troubleshooting in line with established protocols and report any faults to a Healthcare Scientist.
- Contribute to the management of the Laboratory quality management system (QMS)
- Communicate with colleagues and clinicians about test results and provides instruction to groups of health service staff, as appropriate.
- Prioritise own workload and that of others as and when required.
- Supervise, organise and allocate work for less experienced staff when required in own area.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties
Desirable
- Practical experience of working in a Healthcare Science laboratory
- Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Skills and abilities
Essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands
- Able to work with body fluids and hazardous materials
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
- Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff
- High degree of manual dexterity to perform standard laboratory techniques
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NVQ 3/diploma or equivalent
- Additional theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level
Desirable
- Working towards Foundation degree or equivalent
Aptitudes
Essential
- Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
- Ability to organise and allocate work to less experience staff to meet needs of the service
- Integrity and personal credibility.
- Strives for excellence
- Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Awareness of self and impact on others
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties
Desirable
- Practical experience of working in a Healthcare Science laboratory
- Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Skills and abilities
Essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands
- Able to work with body fluids and hazardous materials
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
- Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff
- High degree of manual dexterity to perform standard laboratory techniques
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NVQ 3/diploma or equivalent
- Additional theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level
Desirable
- Working towards Foundation degree or equivalent
Aptitudes
Essential
- Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
- Ability to organise and allocate work to less experience staff to meet needs of the service
- Integrity and personal credibility.
- Strives for excellence
- Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Awareness of self and impact on others
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
