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We are looking to recruit a Permanent Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker to join our Team. As a Biomedical Support Worker you will work as an integral part of the laboratory team, assisting Biomedical Scientists within the laboratory, including the processing of clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, undertaking housekeeping tasks within the laboratory and any other tasks required by the Scientific team.
Job Responsibility
Assisting Biomedical Scientists within the laboratory, including the processing of clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, undertaking housekeeping tasks within the laboratory and any other tasks required by the Scientific team
To act in accordance with and adhere to laboratory and Trust procedures and protocols
To rotate through all sections of the Microbiology department
To use personal protective equipment as required
To carry out pre analytical processing of samples
To process clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture
To undertake referral of specimens to reference laboratories
To undertake housekeeping tasks including disposal of laboratory waste and operation of autoclave sterilisers
To carry out basic maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment
To participate in rotas covering Extended days Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays
To participate in mandatory training
Requirements
Grades 9-4 (A*-C) at GCSE or Equivalent
NVQ 3 level or equivalent
Experience of working in a busy, high throughput environment
Nice to have
Qualification in Clinical Laboratory Support or IT/Keyboard skills
Evidence of training in Health & Safety and Quality
Evidence of training in Customer Service
Previous experience of working in an NHS environment