Biomedical AssistantNHS

Job summary

BAND: 2

BASE: Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary however travel

between UHL's hospital sites will be required

HOURS: 37.5 (24/7 roster)

REPORTS TO: Specimen Reception Supervisor

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Through Head of Department to Clinical Director

Main duties of the job

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Biomedical Assistant in the busy Specimen Reception areas of the combined Haematology and Biochemistry departments (Blood Sciences) within Pathology at University Hospitals of Leicester.

Providing support for the smooth running of the laboratory, your duties will include:

Receipt of Pathology samples prior to analysis

Inputting of data from patient request forms onto the system

Preparation of samples for analysis

The post will also involve a number of general housekeeping duties

An element of manual dexterity is also required

The pathology service operates on a 24/7 basis, and therefore shifts are arranged during these times, including weekends, evenings and nights.

The successful applicant will be educated to GCSE level with previous experience involving a keen attention to detail.

Highly organised and conscientious, you have the ability to plan and organize your own work, and to adapt flexibly when circumstances change. A dedicated team member, you will bring a pleasant and helpful approach. In return for your commitment, you will receive all the training you need to carry out these duties.

Job description

To assist in the provision of laboratory services.

Pre-analytical duties include receipt, sorting and numbering of samples, data entry and specimen preparation.

Post-analytical duties include telephone results enquiries, filing, sample disposal, general laboratory housekeeping and dealing with referred work.

Has the ability to analyse routine information carefully and break down problems or situations into their component parts. Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling whilst paying particular attention to detail.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk