Biomedical Assistant (Microbiology)

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Location: Leicester, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 24 Apr 2025

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Discipline: Life Sciences, Microbiology

Position Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The list of specific duties as described by the Departments General Manager or deputies will include but not limited to:

• Registration of patient/sample data
• Take telephone enquiries and perform other clerical duties
• 'Making safe' and disposal of laboratory waste
• Washing up of glassware and other consumables
• Receipt, sorting and numbering of specimens
• Separating serum specimens
• Setting up microbiological cultures
• Packaging specimens for reference laboratories
• Preparation of media/reagents/stains
• Recycling of laboratory consumables and kit preparation
• Ordering, receipt and distribution of laboratory stock
• Distribution and collection of specimens, media and equipment
• Sorting, copying and posting reports
• Stock management
• Role involves manual handling

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to secondary level including Math's and English language

Desirable criteria

• Studied science at secondary level
• IT or keyboard qualification. RSA1 or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a team
• IT/Keyboard Skills, Word processing, spreadsheets and laboratory information system

Desirable criteria

• Laboratory/healthcare experience
• Awareness of H&S issues/advanced techniques

Communication

Essential criteria

• Evidence of good communication skills

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria

• Evidence of prioritising work/using own initiative

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work under pressure

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work accurately and methodically following written protocols

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to maintain concentration for prolonged periods at various tasks

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Documents to download

• JD Biomedical Assistant (BMA) - Clinical Microbiology (PDF, 586.0KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)

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