Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service for a full-time Healthcare Science Practitioner/Genomic Technologist. Join a dedicated team that provides high-quality genomic testing to improve patient outcomes. This role involves working with advanced laboratory techniques and equipment, ensuring the highest standards in testing and quality control. As part of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, you will have access to extensive learning and development opportunities, making this a perfect role for enthusiastic individuals eager to make a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory bench areas is essential.
• NVQ level 3 education or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated and manual laboratory investigations.
• Process clinical specimens and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Communicate issues to scientific staff and participate in training.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data entry

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs at A-C level or equivalent

NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Tools

Centrifuges

Analysers

Microscopes

Incubators

Job description

Site: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Town: Salisbury

Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum (PA) pro rata

Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59

Interview date: 29/01/2025

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Main Duties of the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS) in Salisbury for a full-time Healthcare Science Practitioner/Genomic Technologist to join our dynamic team dedicated to providing high-quality genomic testing to improve patient outcomes. We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with previous experience in a diagnostic laboratory.

For an overview of the main duties of the role, please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below.

Working for Our Organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The WGLS is a new integrated genomics testing service formed from the amalgamation of Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory and Molecular Pathology. We provide an in-house diagnostic service for cancer and rare disease testing in accordance with the NHS England Genomic Test Directory.

1. To work in a section of the laboratory as required, covering both wet and dry work.
2. To despatch samples to other laboratories as required.
3. To perform automated, semi-automated, and manual laboratory investigations.
4. To operate complex electronic equipment according to laboratory and manufacturers guidelines.
5. To prepare reagents and ensure they are stored and used according to manufacturer’s guidelines and laboratory procedures.
6. Processing clinical specimens, including a range of swabs, body fluids, tissues, and blood samples.
7. Setting up a range of routine automated and manual laboratory tests.
8. Record temperatures and relevant quality control data.
9. To communicate problems to scientific staff when quality control procedures indicate loss of performance of laboratory instruments or methods.
10. Under supervision, carry out a range of tasks within a section that may involve planning and organising workload.
11. Using computers for data entry and report generation.
12. Perform duties according to laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
13. Maintain laboratory stocks in each section. Safely use and maintain a range of laboratory equipment including centrifuges, analysers, microscopes, and incubators.
14. To participate in the training of new, or less experienced Support Workers in the section.
15. Perform audits under the supervision of the audit officers and perform appropriate quality control when required.
16. To be adaptable to change and to work flexibly in all sections of the laboratory as required.
17. Attend courses and maintain appropriate levels of training as necessary.
18. To maintain effective communications with line managers and to ensure any technical failures, anomalies, or unusual findings are brought to the attention of senior staff and are documented appropriately.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / Training Required

• 5 GCSEs at A-C level or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 education or equivalent level of experience.

Previous or Relevant Experience Necessary

• Working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

Name: James Hobbs

Job title: Lead Technologist

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01722 429080

Additional information: Matt Baggot, Laboratory manager
Ph: 01722 429080
Email: [e-mail]