Biomedical Support Worker - Microbiology

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a Permanent Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker to join our Team.

As a Biomedical Support Worker you will work as an integral part of the laboratory team, assisting Biomedical Scientists within the laboratory, including the processing of clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, undertaking housekeeping tasks within the laboratory and any other tasks required by the Scientific team.

Main duties of the job

• At all times to act in accordance with and adhere to laboratory and Trust procedures and protocols.
• To rotate (after suitable training and competency testing) through all sections of the Microbiology department.
• To use personal protective equipment as required by the laboratory's health and safety procedures.
• To carry out the pre analytical processing of samples received into the laboratory.
• To process clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture.
• To undertake the referral of specimens to reference laboratories.
• To undertake housekeeping tasks including the disposal of laboratory waste and operation of autoclave sterilisers.
• After suitable training, to carry out basic maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment.
• To participate in rotas covering Extended days Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays as required.
• To participate in mandatory training requirements of the Trust and attend training sessions and educational meetings as appropriate.

About Us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1\.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral part of the laboratory team, assisting Biomedical Scientists within the laboratory, including the processing of clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, undertaking housekeeping tasks within the laboratory and any other tasks required by the Scientific team.

Please See Attached Job Description For Full Details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications

Essential

• Grades 9-4 (A*-C) at GCSE or Equivalent
• NVQ 3 level or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualification in Clinical Laboratory Support or IT/Keyboard skills
• Evidence of training in Health \& Safety and Quality
• Evidence of training in Customer Service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy, high throughput environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS environment.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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) .