About this role
Job summary The Clinical immunology department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust is looking to recruit a Biomedical Support Worker (AfC Band 2) to join our friendly busy team. We would welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals who are able to work independently but crucially as part of a team to ensure we deliver a comprehensive service.
Main duties of the job
To collect, deliver, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for biological testing
To undertake routine clinical technical investigations, this may involve operating complex equipment following standard operating procedures. Some of this work may be under supervision.
To enter and retrieve patient demographic details using the laboratory information system
As the job holder you will be required to work as a member of the departmental team, communicating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff.
Please note this is a part time role for 25.5 hours per week - the department operates 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday but there is flexibility on hours within this timeframe.
Main duties of the job To collect, deliver, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for biological testing To undertake routine clinical technical investigations, this may involve operating complex equipment following standard operating procedures. Some of this work may be under supervision.
To enter and retrieve patient demographic details using the laboratory information system
As the job holder you will be required to work as a member of the departmental team, communicating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff.
As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine tasks in support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff. You will be required to have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements and decisions about job related situations.
You will be required to communicate information, some of which may be related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organizations.
Please see Job Description for further information.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Anthony Musgreave Team Manager [email protected] 0113 2069409
Why you should join our Team The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
What you will bring to the role Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail. Candidates should work well as part of a team and be keen to learn new skills. Previous laboratory experience is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. Experience in laboratory LIMS, such as WINPATH would be an advantage.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)