Senior Healthcare Technical Officer (SHTO)

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bristol is seeking a Senior Healthcare Technical Officer to support the laboratory team. The role involves preparing samples, performing analytical tests, and operating equipment, while also providing training for new staff. Candidates should have a Level 4 qualification in a relevant science and strong communication skills. This position offers flexible working opportunities and generous annual leave benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Continuous learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Pro-active and enthusiastic with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.
• Intermediate level theoretical knowledge in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed laboratory work to support scientific staff.
• Prepare samples for testing and storage, operate analysers.
• Provide training and development support to junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 4 qualification in relevant science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Healthcare Technical Officer (SHTO)

The Molecular Diagnostics department is looking to recruit a pro-active, enthusiastic, and highly motivated SHTO to support scientific staff in the day to day running of the laboratory. In this role youll undertake detailed laboratory work and provide vital support to qualified scientific staff. Specifically, that means preparing samples for testing or storage, performing analytical tests, operating analysers, and carrying out basic maintenance on equipment. Some laboratory clerical work and consumable ordering will also be required. Youll also be on hand to deal with queries from hospitals, other departments, medical staff, or visitors and to assist in the training and development of other support staff. This position demands great team working and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to precisely follow written and verbal instructions. Good communication skills are essential. The working pattern for this role is 37.5 hours/ 5 days per week. You will be required to work a shift system which operates between the hours of 7:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday (exact working hours to be discussed with the successful candidates).

Main duties of the job

You will be required to perform a range of clerical, scientific and technical activities related to the preparation,testing and storage of blood from our patients, with the support of the team. You will operate analysers and carry out basic maintenance on equipment. You will be responsible for the support and training of new and less experienced staff. You will be required to undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and blood samples and carry out routine tasks on a regular basis. You will be required to monitor and order stock, consumable and reagents. You will be required to handle blood samples and a range of equipment. The role will require you to work between the hours of 7am to 6pm. You will be required to manually handle equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job responsibilities

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What we offer:

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
• We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification e.g. BTEC or HNC in a relevant science subject, NHSBT Foundation Degree OR equivalent knowledge and experience of working in a manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment requiring intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training
• Evidence of furthering personal development
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

Experience

• Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office

Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Manager