Biomedical Support Worker Biochemistry

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust as a Biomedical Support Worker, a role designed for enthusiastic individuals ready to assist in our Clinical Biochemistry laboratory. This entry-level position offers thorough training and experience in vital laboratory techniques, contributing to patient care in a busy hospital environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Friendly working environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory or hospital experience is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and receive full training.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Higher Biomedical Support Workers and Biomedical Scientists.
• Contributing to daily operations of the laboratory.
• Maintaining compliance with UKAS standards and regulations.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and work in our Clinical Biochemistry laboratory at the Bedford site as a Biomedical Support Worker. The position is a one year fixed term post. You will receive thorough training and gain experience in a range of techniques, including receiving and preparing blood samples for analysis, entering relevant data on the laboratory computer system and maintenance of equipment.

Whilst the department provides a 24/7 service, BSW shifts are 08:40 -17.10 Monday to Friday and 11.30-20.00 Monday to Friday.

Please note: this post does not allow for registration portfolio completion.

Previous laboratory/hospital experience is desirable, but full training will be given.

As a Biomedical Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting the Higher Biomedical Support Workers, Biomedical Scientists and laboratory senior Biomedical Scientists in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service.

• The post holder will contribute to the day to day operations and limited technical aspects of the service.
• The post holder will assist Higher Biomedical Support Workers, BMS and senior laboratory BMS in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS].
• The post holder is expected to follow policies and procedures ensuring that the service complies with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies.
• The post holder may be required to assist in the training of other support staff.
  
  

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carla Burnett Job title: Clinical Biochemistry Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01582718820

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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