Biochemistry Higher Healthcare Support Worker

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cwmbran is seeking a Higher Healthcare Support Worker to join its Biochemistry team. You will perform various tasks related to testing patient samples, including registration and sample preparation. Completion of NVQ3 or equivalent is essential. The position involves 37.5 hours of work per week with opportunities for training and development. You will operate in a modern laboratory environment. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable, and flexibility to travel between sites is required.

Benefits

Paid mandatory training

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Qualifications

• Basic education in numeracy and literacy.
• Word processing/ RSA 1/11 required.
• Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patient details on a computer system.
• Sort and label patient samples.
• Prepare samples and operate analysers.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work independently

Work under pressure

Computer systems experience

Education

Completion of NVQ3 or equivalent

5 GCSE's or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Biochemistry Higher Healthcare Support Worker (laboratory)

Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant -Band 3. The post is a permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week.

A vacancy has arisen in the Blood Sciences department of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for a Higher Healthcare Support Worker to join our Biochemistry team. The core hours for this section are 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Higher Healthcare Support Worker with a flexible approach to work. The post will be based primarily in the new Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran. The successful candidate may be required to rotate to the other sites within the Health Board; the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport and Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny.

New biochemistry automation was commissioned in July 2021 in the purpose built, modern Blood Sciences laboratory at the Grange University Hospital, with the aim to deliver high quality Biochemistry services.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be based in the Biochemistry Department but will be expected to undertake duties in any area of the department where there are a wide variety of tasks associated with the testing of patient samples. These include the registration of patient and test details on a computer system, the sorting and labelling of patient samples and request forms, and basic procedures relating to the testing process such as sample preparation, operating and maintaining analysers, stock control, reagent management. Full training will be provided for these and for other duties that may be included although previous experience may be beneficial. Computer/typing related qualifications will be an advantage, as will an enthusiastic approach and any relevant experience.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

The previous experience that will be advantageous include working within a NHS laboratory.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Basic education in numeracy and literacy
• Completion of NVQ3 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement part 1 or equivalent demonstrable experience
• 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• Word processing/ RSA 1/11
• Laboratory Experience

Experience

• Use of computer systems and programmes
• Laboratory experience

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Work under pressure
• Evidence of skills e.g. hobbies
• Supervisory Experience

Other

• Ability to travel between sites

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.