Biochemistry Higher Healthcare Support Worker (laboratory)

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the UK is seeking a Higher Healthcare Support Worker to join their Biochemistry team. The role requires a flexible and motivated individual to handle patient samples and assist in laboratory operations. The potential candidate will need NVQ3 or equivalent, along with laboratory experience and excellent teamwork skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid mandatory training

Professional development opportunities

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Experience working in an NHS laboratory is beneficial.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Work under pressure

Supervisory Experience

Evidence of skills e.g. hobbies

Education

Completion of NVQ3 or IBMS Certificate

5 GCSE's or equivalent

Basic education in numeracy and literacy

Word processing/ RSA 1/11

Tools

Laboratory Experience

Use of computer systems and programmes

Job description

Biochemistry Higher Healthcare Support Worker (laboratory)

Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant -Band 3. The post is a permanent contract of 27.5 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 successful candidate will be working fixed days which will be:

• Monday 09:00 - 18:00
• Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
• Friday 09:00 - 19:00

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.

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum pro rata