About this role
Job summary
The post-holder will be responsible for:
The ordering, receipt and issue of consumables and for the safe custody of the laboratory stores. Acting as a laboratory assistant to provide support to the scientific team providing services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis. Assisting in maintaining general Laboratory Services. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
Main duties of the job
Under the local supervision of a registered Biomedical Scientist, Business Support Administrator, or Service Manager:
To support the initiation of incidents for replacement stores items as required. To receive and document all incoming supplies as required (duties which involve moderate lifting). To support the maintenance of the laboratory stock control system To distribute supplies throughout the laboratory (duties which involve moderate lifting). Clerical duties, including use of computers, and data entry, telephone enquiries. Dealing with visitors and deliveries. Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders. Porter duties, exchange of gas cylinders (duties which involve moderate lifting). Work in a safe manner in accordance with laboratory Health and Safety policies and procedures. To participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS. Monitoring and routine maintenance of equipment. Occasionally work under remote supervision following defined SOP/protocols and would be expected to refer non routine issues to their supervisor.
About us
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To organise the day-to-day stock requirements for the laboratory. To ensure stock requests are verified and are accurate before issue. To ensure that adequate consumable stocks are maintained for the sections whilst minimising cost and wastage. To prepare, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Stores and to ensure that these are followed. To support continued maintenance UKAS Accreditation Standards. To comply with UKHSA and Laboratory Safety Policies in the department. Essential role criteria
GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent experience working in a laboratory Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills ensuring accuracy Ability to work effectively as part of a team Problem solving skills Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Good time keeping Flexible approach to work Ability to follow written protocols Desirable role criteria
Previously worked in Laboratory Previous work experience Experience of working in a health care environment
Selection Process Details
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications,knowledgeand experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application &Sift
Competency Based
You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed9 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
750-word supporting statement.
This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.
HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than750 words. We will not consider any words over750 words.
Longlisting
In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglist into 3 piles of:
Meets all essential criteria
Meets some essential criteria
Meets no essential criteria
If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting.
Shortlisting
In the event ofa large number ofapplications we may conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of:
GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent experience working in a laboratory.
Desirable criteria may be usedin the event ofa large number ofapplications/largeamountof successful candidates.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview Competency Based
You will be invited to a singleface to faceinterview at;
Manchester Royal Infirmary,Oxford road,M13 9WL
If face to face interviewsareplanned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.
Interviews dates to be confirmed.
Location
Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.
This role is being offered as office/lab based at our site inManchester Royal Infirmary. You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.
Security Clearance Level RequirementSuccessful candidates must pass a basicdisclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check.
Eligibility Criteria
External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).
Salary Information
If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.
Person Specification
Application form and Supporting Statement Essential
Application form and Supporting Statement
Questions on Knowledge, experience, skills and abilites Essential
Questions on Knowledge, experience, skills and abilites
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name UK Health Security Agency
Address Manchester Royal Infirmary
Manchester
M13 9WL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)