Biomedical Support Worker - Microbiology

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a busy hospital providing essential Microbiology services. This role offers comprehensive training and the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will engage in various laboratory tasks, ensuring high-quality service delivery while working alongside professionals committed to patient care. With flexible working opportunities and a focus on personal well-being, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Embrace this chance to grow your career in a forward-thinking organization that values its staff and the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Protected time for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Previous laboratory experience may be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Testing samples, sample reception, and data entry.
• Cleaning equipment and processing human samples.

Skills

Good communication skills

Data entry skills

Organizational skills

Ability to follow protocols

Multitasking

Keyboard skills

Education

GCSE (5 or more at Grade C or above)

NVQ

GCE or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Based at The Royal Oldham Hospital, this busy department provides Microbiology services for patients of Bury, Rochdale, Oldham Hospitals, and surrounding GPs. You will support technical Microbiology activities and help deliver a high-quality service.

Previous laboratory experience may be advantageous but is not essential, as full in-house training will be provided. Upon gaining competence, you will contribute to various areas of Microbiology.

The department operates from 07:00-20:00 Monday-Friday and 07:00-17:00 on weekends and bank holidays; staff are rotated across core, early, and late shifts over seven days.

Main duties of the job

The role involves diverse duties including testing samples, sample reception, data entry, autoclaving samples and waste, cleaning equipment, and other general laboratory tasks. You will process human samples such as urine, feces, and swabs. Some duties may require lifting and moving moderately heavy loads.

You must be highly organized and methodical, possess good communication and team-working skills, and be educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths. Accurate data entry and efficient typing skills are essential. A strong commitment to efficiency and personal responsibility to uphold high standards of work are vital.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for individuals in hospitals and communities across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, aiming to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to high standards of care and collaboration with local authorities and partners. We value our core principles: care, appreciate, and inspire, and seek individuals who embody these values.

We offer roles with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for career development. Benefits include a generous annual leave, flexible working, and protected time for health and wellbeing activities, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Job description

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under supporting documents. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ, GCSE (5 or more at Grade C or above), GCE, or equivalent

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Awareness of confidentiality and health & safety issues

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow protocols
• Keyboard skills
• Ability to multitask and use initiative
• Capability to develop skills for multistage procedures
• Willingness to acquire theoretical knowledge for lab tasks
• Good verbal communication skills

Additional information

• This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
• Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For more details, visit our website.
• From 6 April 2017, applicants for UK entry clearance must present criminal record certificates from each country of residence exceeding 12 months over the past 10 years. This applies to adult dependants as well.

Employer details

Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, OLDHAM, OL1 2JH

Employer's website: [URL not provided]