Biomedical Support Worker - Blood Transfusion (Band 2)
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Job summary
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT) and Harrogate General Hospital (HGH) are high-performing Trusts providing acute and specialist outreach services for local people.
BTHFT, ANHSFT and HGH have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide pathology services to the three organisations and other local healthcare providers.
Biomedical Support Workers (BSW's) also known as Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA's) are a key staff group within the pathology laboratory. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well- motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working is essential. All these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's Right Care Behaviours.
Applications are invited for full time BSW's in the Blood Transfusion department based at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
The successful candidate(s) will be required to work between 07:30 and 18:00 in Blood Transfusion depending on service requirements.
The department offers multiple training opportunities and continual professional development opportunities. We are passionate about developing our staff for them to fulfil their potential.
Main duties of the job
To work, under the direction of qualified staff, as part of the pathology team providing mutual support at all times ensuring that work is completed. Process clinical specimens for biological testing and associated supporting functions.
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution (details of which can be found at the following websites www.nhsemployers.org or www.dh.gov.uk/nhsconstitution)
About us
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT) and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide a high-quality diagnostic and consultative service to clinical service users of both Hospital Trusts, and to primary and secondary care providers within the locality.
Our staff surveys tell us that we are one of the best Trusts to work for in the country. Staff benefits include a children's day nursery, subsidised restaurant facilities, cyber cafe and discounts at local leisure facilities.
The trust offers staff benefits include a children's day nursery, restaurant facilities and staff gymnasium facility, there is a Marks and Spencer's minimart and Costa on site at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
423-5742445
Job locations
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer's website
https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Bradford and Airedale Blood Bank Manager
Andrew Whittingham-Hirst
andrew.whittingham-hirst@nhs.net
01274364191
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