Job vacancy: Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Salisbury

Job summary

Main area

Pathology

Grade

Band 3

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

188-CL131024a

Employer: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Town: Salisbury
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum (PA) pro rata
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 29/01/2025

Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level

Band 3

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, now WGLS (Salisbury), and Molecular Pathology which is based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). The WGLS is part of the Central & South Genomic Laboratory Hub. We provide an in-house diagnostic service for cancer and rare disease testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory and are also engaged in the development and ramping up of the NHSE Genomic Medicine Service Whole Genome Sequencing programme for our Wessex patients

To work in a section of the laboratory as required, covering both wet and dry work

To despatch samples to other laboratories as required

To perform automated, semi-automated and manual laboratory investigations.

To operate complex electronic equipment according to laboratory and manufacturers guidelines.

To prepare reagents and ensure they are stored and used according to manufacturer’s guidelines and laboratory procedures.

Processing clinical specimens, these may include a range of swabs, body fluids, tissues and blood samples. Setting up a range of routine automated and manual laboratory tests.

Record temperatures and relevant quality control data.

To communicate problems to scientific staff when quality control procedures indicate loss of performance of laboratory instruments or methods

Under supervision, carry out a range of tasks within a section that may involve planning and organising workload.

Using computers for data entry and report generation.

Perform duties according to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.

Maintain laboratory stocks in each section. Safely use and maintain a range of laboratory equipment including centrifuges, analysers, microscopes and incubators.

To participate in the training of new, or less experienced Support Workers in the section. To participate in equipment and methodology validation, if appropriate, to the section.

Perform audits under the supervision of the audit officers and perform appropriate quality control when required.

To be adaptable to change and to work flexibly in all sections of the laboratory as required.

Attend courses and maintain appropriate levels of training as necessary.

To maintain effective communications with line managers and to ensure any technical failures, anomalies or unusual findings are brought to the attention of senior staff and are documented appropriately.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria

5 GCSEs at A-C level or equivalent.
NVQ level 3 education or equivalent level of experience.

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Desirable criteria

Working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

Getting to work - our travel promise

Getting to work should be as easy as possible and that’s why we have introduced the UHS travel promise – a commitment from the Trust that we will provide reasonable travel options for every member of staff. Every member of staff can apply for a permit to use our park & ride facility. Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.

Our commitment to equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

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The European General Data Protection Regulations enhances individuals’ rights and safeguards all of their data in place under the DPA.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: James Hobbs
Job title: Lead Technologist
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01722 429080
Additional information: Matt Baggot, Laboratory manager
Ph: 01722 429080 Email: [email protected]

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Job summary

Employer heading

Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level

Band 3

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Desirable criteria

For more information about our Trust

Getting to work - our travel promise

Our commitment to equality

How and why we use your information

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