Job responsibilities
- To participate in the provision of a diagnostic service including the production of reliable, relevant and reproducible results.
- To undertake analysis of patient samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and procedures such as testing under supervision routine laboratory specimens and ensuring the validity of test runs according to the test parameters
- Follow the routine procedures for the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and to be responsible for the completion of checklists for the relevant equipment and areas.
- To maintain records for all bacteriological analysis and supporting procedures including records for all reagents prepared in-house as part of Quality Control procedures
- To assist BMSs where appropriate by planning the days work for themselves and those they supervise and proposing relevant changes to work areas as required.
- To prepare and dispatch items for transport and posting recording data as appropriate.
- To perform clerical duties and computer entry of laboratory data.
- To participate in research and/or development work in collaboration with senior staff as required.
- Assist with the provision of samples for all projects undertaken by the laboratory including maintenance of inventories of stored specimens and recording of the specimens used in particular projects.
- Where appropriate, to be responsible for instructing and training MLA / HSSW staff within the Bacteriology Department.
- To maintain personal development through further study and attendance at appropriate courses and meetings as required, and to participate in the internal and external teaching and training programmes.
- Undertake a structured training programme to successfully acquire core competencies outlined in the competency training manual and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties.
- Assist in the maintenance of safety checks and working to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations.
- To undertake other duties and assume other responsibilities commensurate with this grade.
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 clinical support work or A level in Science or related subject, or relevant experience working in a laboratory
- Experience of working as a support grade worker in a pathology laboratory
- Experience of the application of Health & Safety practice to pathology laboratories
- Experience of the use of pathology laboratory computer systems
- Experience of the preparation of samples for analysis, including pre- and post-analytical checking
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- IT and keyboard skills
- Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision
- Ability to work with complex analytical equipment
- Ability to plan, prioritise and re-schedule workloads
- Be an effective team worker
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
- Able to exercise initiative
Desirable criteria:
- Ability to participate in the delivery of staff training
Selection Process Details (Competency based)
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 13 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
- Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1000 word supporting statement.
This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.
Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1000 words. We will not consider any words over 1000 words.
Longlisting:In the event of a large number of applications we may longlist into 3 piles of:
- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets some essential criteria
- Meets no essential criteria
If used, the pile that meets ALL essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting.
Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview - Competency Based
You will be invited to a single face to face interview. When face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.
Interviews dates to be confirmed.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Eligibility Criteria
External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants)
Location
This role is being offered as office/lab based at our site in Westbury On Trym, Bristol. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a baseline disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC)
You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vettin.g check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.
Salary Information
If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.
For this position the Salary will include a MPS - Market Pay Supplement to bring minimum up to £28,164 per annum, pro rata.
