Job summary
The Blood Sciences Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Higher Healthcare Science Support Worker to join our team.The successful candidate will be based within the main Blood Sciences laboratory at Arrowe Park Hospital but will be required to cover the satellite laboratory based at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre when necessary.
The successful applicant must have good interpersonal and communication skills. High levels of concentration and attention to detail are required. Good time management skills and the ability to work well under minimal supervision are essential.
Main duties of the job
The post involves rotation throughout Specimen Reception, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
Main duties include receiving, checking, prioritising and preparing specimens, maintaining and operating automated and semi-automated equipment, performing and reporting external quality assurance, carrying out audits, stock control, and analysing specimens under the supervision of a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Higher Healthcare Science Support Worker position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Higher Healthcare Science Support Worker position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 5 GCSE or equivalent
- Significant experience gained in a modern Blood Sciences laboratory
Desirable
- GCSEs at grade A-C in English, mathematics and a science subject
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant science subject
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Level 1
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT literate with good keyboard skills
- Good written English skills, with ability to convey all relevant information concisely
- An understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety
- Basic understanding of the types of specimens that a Blood Sciences laboratory receives
- Manual dexterity. Ability to safely use laboratory equipment ranging from pipettes to automated analysers.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
- Ability to follow set protocols and procedures without deviation.
Desirable
- Experience of using a laboratory information management system
- Experience using automated and semi-automated laboratory analysers
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good spoken English with ability to communicate effectively, understanding barriers to communication
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role, and to keep a written record of personal development
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 5 GCSE or equivalent
- Significant experience gained in a modern Blood Sciences laboratory
Desirable
- GCSEs at grade A-C in English, mathematics and a science subject
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant science subject
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Level 1
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT literate with good keyboard skills
- Good written English skills, with ability to convey all relevant information concisely
- An understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety
- Basic understanding of the types of specimens that a Blood Sciences laboratory receives
- Manual dexterity. Ability to safely use laboratory equipment ranging from pipettes to automated analysers.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
- Ability to follow set protocols and procedures without deviation.
Desirable
- Experience of using a laboratory information management system
- Experience using automated and semi-automated laboratory analysers
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good spoken English with ability to communicate effectively, understanding barriers to communication
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role, and to keep a written record of personal development
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).
