Biomedical Support Worker - Microbiology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme and annual le

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNU

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Career development support

Salary Sacrifice schemes including car

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker to join the Microbiology department. The role focuses on performing routine laboratory procedures under supervision, helping to prepare and process clinical material for testing, and supporting the team across the laboratory.

The post involves rotating shifts, with early, core, late, and weekend cover, and welcoming colleagues from diverse backgrounds within the NHS.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• To prepare and process all types of clinical material for microscopy and culture (except those processed at Containment Level 3).
• Labelling and preparing patient’s blood, urine and other fluids for analysis utilising aseptic techniques.
• To prepare samples for testing and to assist the Biomedical Scientists.
• Work with other team members to plan workload and achieve collective goals.

Skills

Lab experience

Job description

Biomedical Support Worker - Microbiology

Company:

Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

EPA Microbiology is the only Microbiology laboratory in the county! We provide clinical diagnostic services across Norfolk including 3 separate Trusts. This busy, exciting and essential service is run by an efficient and closely knit team, and the laboratory is very focused on staff wellbeing and teamwork. We would love to get someone recruited who will integrate well into this dynamic, with previous lab experience to help you hit the ground running and also contribute to improving the service.

Staff will be expected to participate in the departmental rota. We work Monday to Friday on 3 shifts - early (8am-4pm) core (9am-5pm) and late (12pm-8pm), and on 8am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and Bank Holidays.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Performing routine laboratory procedures in all areas of the Bacteriology Laboratory according to laboratory policies and Standard Operating.

Procedures under supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientist staff.

Working across all areas of the laboratory to prepare and process clinical material for testing, run automated analysers, participate in quality improvement and train other staff.

Work with other team members to plan workload and achieve collective goals.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

1. To prepare and process all types of clinical material for microscopy and culture (except those processed at Containment Level 3).
2. Labelling and preparing patient’s blood, urine and other fluids for analysis utilising aseptic techniques.
3. To prepare samples for Mycology microscopy and culture.
4. To prepare samples for testing and to assist the Biomedical Scientists.

3111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust