Senior Healthcare Technical Officer (SHTO)

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bristol is seeking a pro-active and motivated SHTO to support scientific staff in laboratory operations. The role involves preparing and testing blood samples, managing stock, and providing training to new staff. Applicants should have a Level 4 qualification in a relevant science subject and experience with IT and supervision. This full-time position offers valuable experience in a crucial healthcare setting.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Experience supervising other staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for testing or storage.
• Perform analytical tests and operate analysers.
• Train and support new staff.
• Monitor and order stock, consumables and reagents.

Skills

Information Technology skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Level 4 qualification in relevant science subject

Job description

Overview

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 you will 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. You will 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.

• 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, consumables 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
• You will accrue 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 details available through the NHS BSA

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office
• Experience of supervising other

Qualifications and Training

• 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

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you will 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.

Working Pattern

The working pattern for this role is 37.5 hours per week, five days per week. You will be required to work a shift system which operates between the hours of 7:00 and 18:00, Monday to Saturday (exact working hours to be discussed with the successful candidates).