Microbiology - Biomedical Support Worker

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The Microbiology Department at the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work at our Specimen Reception in our friendly Laboratory team. The Specimen Reception area is a busy pre-analytical sample receipt and processing section within the main Microbiology Laboratory handling around 300 patient specimens each day.As a Biomedical Support Worker you will be an integral part of the laboratory team ideally with previous experience in a pathology lab or a high throughput environment, however full training will be provided to undertake this demanding but rewarding role.The successful candidate will work weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.Main duties of the jobBiomedical Support Workers (BSWs) contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of patients by supporting and enabling the Biomedical Scientists to perform a range of diagnostic techniques in order to assist clinical staff in patient care. BSWs receive, prioritise and book in a variety of biological specimens for a range of tests which are then subsequently passed to the analysis areas.About UsGreat Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH) is forward-looking, friendly and focused on providing a wide range of excellent healthcare services to patients in Swindon and the surrounding area. We provide services in the acute hospital, in the community and in primary care; caring for over 1.2 million contacts every year. We have recently taken over the provision of two GP practices and are excited for the future as we work towards a completely integrated healthcare system in Swindon.We value the diversity of our colleagues and actively champion an inclusive culture. We have a workforce of 5,200 and are committed to helping our colleagues achieve a work/life balance and proudly offer supportive, inclusive and family friendly employment with an on-site nursery available and flexible working policies. You’ll be joining a great team in a great place, where your commitment will be genuinely valued, your skills respected, and your ambition rewardedOur STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrityJob DescriptionJob responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner and in accordance with trust Health and Safety Policies.2. Follow all policies and procedures, seeking advice where appropriate from senior staff.3. Provision of printed test results and general enquires service via telephone.4. Use of the laboratory computer including accurate inputting of test request information into the Pathology computer system.5. Participation in any staff rotations operating within the Directorate.6. To provide guidance and training to members of staff as appropriate.7. Safe receipt and handling of laboratory specimens.8. Verification of appropriate sample types and matching of samples with request forms.9. Bar coding and distribution of samples to appropriate laboratory staff.10. To operate a laboratory centrifuge for pre-testing sample preparation11. To undertake simple laboratory duties under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists.12. Any information gained by virtue of employment, including any confidential/personal information concerning patients or staff, must not be divulged to other staff not directly involved.

Person SpecificationQualificationsQualifications Essential

• Good written and verbal skills
• Basic English & maths (GCSE or equivalent)

Desirable

• Qualification in IT/Keyboard (NVQ 3 level)
• Health and Safety Qualification
• Customer Service Qualification
• IBMS Certificate of Competence part 1

Experience Essential

• Previous experience of working in a high throughput environment

Desirable

• Previous office / hospital /GP/ administrative experience
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology

Additional informationCertificate of SponsorshipApplications 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) .