Higher Biomedical Support Worker with Out of Hours

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Higher Biomedical Support Worker at NHS in Wales, working under the supervision of qualified scientists in a busy medical laboratory. This role entails delivering key laboratory services, ensuring efficient patient care while maintaining a commitment to quality service and teamwork.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Equality and diversity commitment

Qualifications

• Good keyboard skills and computer literacy required.
• Laboratory experience is essential.
• Candidates should be able to maintain concentration in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of qualified scientists to deliver laboratory services.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective patient care in laboratory diagnostics.
• Demonstrate strong team working skills and communicate effectively.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Numerate

Literate

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to prioritise workload

Welsh Speaker

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Higher Biomedical Support Worker with Out of Hours

As a higher laboratory support worker in blood Sciences the post holder is working under supervision of qualified scientists for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose, 24/7 medical laboratory service analysing and reporting on blood, urine, faeces and other body materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.

Main duties of the job

As part of our ongoing service modernisation, the Blood Sciences Department in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is looking to appoint 2 FULL TIME band 3 Higher Healthcare Science Assistant post.This is a key role in the organisation, complementing the expertise of other experienced Scientists & Science Assistants and will be part of a fast paced laboratory diagnostics service. The successful candidate will need a basic knowledge of laboratory services and be able to demonstrate a capacity to learn and develop with a drive to deliver an excellent service for the benefit of the community we serve; committed to ensuring that our patients are at the heart of everything we do. With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well; working supportively with colleagues; focusing on delivering a quality service and treating others with respect and dignity.We believe in accountability, but we also believe in shared responsibility - so you'll have plenty of peer support too.

You'll also enjoy being part of a close-knit, sociable team, with all the support and training you need to further your skills.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• Ability to work in a team
• Good Keyboard skills and computer literacy
• Ability to maintain concentration
• Laboratory Experience
• Problem solving

Skills

• Ability to Communicate within the team to deliver effective service
• Numerate
• Literate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Welsh Speaker

Knowledge

• Basic Health & Safety
• Basical Knowledge of the laboratory setting
• The ability to work unsupervised in a variety of settings.
• Quality Control and Assurance

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.