Biomedical Support Worker (Higher)NHS
Job summary
To work as part of a team to perform technical and clerical duties inreceiving and preparing specimens for dissection and microtomy in Cellular Pathology.
Work to necessary standards within the guidelines of Health and Safety, following Standard Operating Procedures. Performs more technical support tasks under supervision.
The Cellular Pathology Department is looking for enthusiastic people to join our professional team at Swansea Bay University Health Board.
We are a busy department, processing over 35,000 specimens per year. You will be working as part of professional team, who are committed to providing a high quality service to the patients of Swansea Bay HB.
There are also many training opportunities, with full training being provided. Also there are exciting opportunities for career development within the department and the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to fill full time and part time vacancies in our very busy department. We are primarily based at Singleton Hospital but there will be a requirement to work at Morriston Hospital.
You will be required to carry outlaboratory-based support tasks to include specimen reception, data entry and preparation of specimens for processing and reporting.
We are looking for a well organised person able to work to tight schedules, who willuse their own initiative.
You must have good communication skills as this role requires continuous communication with all levels of staff to ensure that work is processed in a timely and efficient manner.In house training will be provided
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential for this role.
Job description
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.