Healthcare Science Support Worker - Haematology

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Science Support Worker for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Located at Medway Maritime Hospital, the role requires prior experience in NHS pathology laboratories. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and be dedicated to maintaining high quality standards. The post involves participating in shift work and supporting laboratory operations. This role is key for quality patient care and offers a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Continuous Quality Improvement approach

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory or equivalent.
• Ability to achieve targets within a specified timeframe.
• Experience in a medical laboratory is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine tasks in Haematology.
• Enter patient results into the laboratory system.
• Supervise and train less experienced staff.

Skills

Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures

Good keyboard skills

Operating and maintaining laboratory analysers

Processing biological specimens

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices

GCSE Maths and/or Science

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term contract as a Healthcare Science Support Worker.

We are looking for Healthcare Science Support Workers with experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory (or equivalent) to join our Haematology Department.

In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK) our pathology laboratory houses a range of equipment including: Beckman Coulter DxH Analysers and Slidemaker/Stainer (SMS), IL(Werfen) TOP coagulation analysers,

Successful applicants will be expected to participate in an ongoing quality programme to maintain compliance with the United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS).

The Department covers a 24/7 shift system to support future service delivery. The successful applicant will be expected to fully participate in the shift system in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices and should be able to communicate well (see person specification for further details).

This post will be at Medway Maritime Hospital

Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Performs a range of routine and non routine tasks, performs standard tests on clinical samples in Haematology , entering patient results into the Laboratory system, advising patients and service users on appropriate tests and sample containers and other aspects of the service and supervising and / or training less experienced staff in their own area.

Multi-site working will be expected between Pathology at Darent Valley Hospital with Pathology at Medway Maritime Hospital.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical responsibilities:

Adhering to Trust and departmental policies, guidelines and quality standards.

Supporting the work of Biomedical Scientist (BMS) staff working within the laboratory.

Working at all times according to departmental standard operating procedures.

Preparing and processing a range of clinical samples for testing, running automated tests on laboratory analysers as well as processing manual tests.

Entering test results on to the laboratory information system.

Performing daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on all analytical equipment within the laboratory.

Analysing daily and weekly quality control tests and only accepting values within defined criteria.

Informing BMS staff of any issues, inconsistencies or inaccuracies with QC analysed

Preparing and processing External Quality Assessment samples.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Technical responsibilities:

Adhering to Trust and departmental policies, guidelines and quality standards.

Supporting the work of Biomedical Scientist (BMS) staff working within the laboratory.

Working at all times according to departmental standard operating procedures.

Preparing and processing a range of clinical samples for testing, running automated tests on laboratory analysers as well as processing manual tests.

Entering test results on to the laboratory information system.

Performing daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on all analytical equipment within the laboratory.

Analysing daily and weekly quality control tests and only accepting values within defined criteria.

Informing BMS staff of any issues, inconsistencies or inaccuracies with QC analysed

Preparing and processing External Quality Assessment samples.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and / or Science

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures
• Computer literate and good keyboard skills
• Operating and maintaining laboratory analysers
• Processing biological specimens

Experience

Essential

• Achieving targets within a specified timeframe

Desirable

• Previously worked in a medical laboratory

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Committed to high quality standards
• Flexible
• Well developed concentration skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure

Person Specification
Education and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and / or Science

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures
• Computer literate and good keyboard skills
• Operating and maintaining laboratory analysers
• Processing biological specimens

Experience

Essential

• Achieving targets within a specified timeframe

Desirable

• Previously worked in a medical laboratory

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Committed to high quality standards
• Flexible
• Well developed concentration skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address

Medway Maritime Hospital

Windmill Raod

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

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