Healthcare Science Support Worker (Higher Level)
Applications are invited for the post of Healthcare Science Support Worker, Higher Level (Band 3). We are looking for Healthcare Science Support Workers with experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory (or equivalent) to join our Biochemistry Department in Blood Sciences at Darent Valley Hospital. In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK), our laboratory houses a range of equipment including: Beckman Coulter AU5800 and DxI analysers. Successful applicants will be expected to participate in an ongoing quality programme to maintain compliance with the United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS). The Department covers a 24/7 shift system to support service delivery. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the shift system where required in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices and should be able to communicate well (see person specification for further details). The Biochemistry Department is a vibrant and busy laboratory where the team are expected to work together to ensure we provide a quality service for the benefit of the patient. There is an opportunity to learn how to maintain the high-throughput equipment we use as well as to learn a variety of biochemistry techniques for testing samples. Main duties of the job
The role of the Healthcare Scientific Support Worker is to provide a support role to the qualified Biomedical Scientists. This will include housekeeping duties, stock control of reagents, maintaining a clean and safe environment, preparing and maintaining equipment, managing the processing of blood and urine samples, and performing some manual testing of samples. The successful candidate will need to be pro-active in their role and use their initiative to work independently, though always supervised. Being able to organise work and prioritise duties is essential. Working with colleagues is necessary to ensure the daily tasks are completed. About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care. If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Job responsibilities
The HSSW team report to the Biomedical Scientists who are responsible operationally for the Biochemistry Laboratory service. Duties include stock control of reagents, analyser maintenance, processing quality control samples and external quality assurance material, working to standard operating procedures at all times, performing manual testing procedures, entering test results on to the laboratory information system, assisting with UKAS accreditation, and dealing politely and effectively with phone calls. Person Specification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures Computer literate and good keyboard skills Operating and maintaining laboratory analysers Processing biological specimens EXPERIENCE
Achieving targets within a specified timeframe Previously worked in a medical laboratory PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Committed to high quality standards Flexible 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. £25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum inclusive of allowances.
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Applications are invited for the post of Healthcare Science Support Worker, Higher Level (Band 3). We are looking for Healthcare Science Support Workers with experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory (or equivalent) to join our Biochemistry Department in Blood Sciences at Darent Valley Hospital. In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK), our laboratory houses a range of equipment including: Beckman Coulter AU5800 and DxI analysers. Successful applicants will be expected to participate in an ongoing quality programme to maintain compliance with the United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS). The Department covers a 24/7 shift system to support service delivery. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the shift system where required in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices and should be able to communicate well (see person specification for further details). The Biochemistry Department is a vibrant and busy laboratory where the team are expected to work together to ensure we provide a quality service for the benefit of the patient. There is an opportunity to learn how to maintain the high-throughput equipment we use as well as to learn a variety of biochemistry techniques for testing samples. Main duties of the job
The role of the Healthcare Scientific Support Worker is to provide a support role to the qualified Biomedical Scientists. This will include housekeeping duties, stock control of reagents, maintaining a clean and safe environment, preparing and maintaining equipment, managing the processing of blood and urine samples, and performing some manual testing of samples. The successful candidate will need to be pro-active in their role and use their initiative to work independently, though always supervised. Being able to organise work and prioritise duties is essential. Working with colleagues is necessary to ensure the daily tasks are completed. About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care. If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Job responsibilities
The HSSW team report to the Biomedical Scientists who are responsible operationally for the Biochemistry Laboratory service. Duties include stock control of reagents, analyser maintenance, processing quality control samples and external quality assurance material, working to standard operating procedures at all times, performing manual testing procedures, entering test results on to the laboratory information system, assisting with UKAS accreditation, and dealing politely and effectively with phone calls. Person Specification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures Computer literate and good keyboard skills Operating and maintaining laboratory analysers Processing biological specimens EXPERIENCE
Achieving targets within a specified timeframe Previously worked in a medical laboratory PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Committed to high quality standards Flexible 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. £25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum inclusive of allowances.
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