Healthcare Scientist Support Worker

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to play a vital role in the laboratory by supporting the Biomedical Scientists in a wide range of laboratory duties including the preparation of clinical samples, registration of patient information onto the pathology computer system and involvement in the centralised telephone enquiry service.

The Laboratory operates a 7 day working week and the applicant will be required to work 37.5 hours per week based on a shift system including a requirement to work at weekends and bank holidays

There are some permanent positions available and some fixed term roles available until end of March 2024 and one fixed term role available until end of October 2023. If successful, roles will be allocated in merit order.

• Receiving, sorting and unpacking clinical samples
• Preparation of clinical samples for processing
• Registration of patient details onto the pathology computer system.
• Answering telephone queries and giving out authorised results.

Security Clearance Level Requirement:

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sample receipt and handing.
• Sample preparation and reagent preparation following protocols.
• Clerical duties, including use of computers, and data entry, telephone enquiries.
• Provide results service to wards, GP’s and other hospitals
• Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders.
• Perform basic manual and automated tests according to protocols.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with Laboratory Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Processing specimens, sub culturing of specimens, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, assisting BMS staff in analytical techniques, and use of automated equipment within Containment Level 3 laboratory.
• Preparation of samples prior to sending away to reference laboratories.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours/Strengths/Ability

As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability (in no more than 500 words)

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and achievements, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria outlined.

You will also be asked to provide information within the ‘Employer/ Activity history’ section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history (this will be used in sifting process and will be scored).

STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the advertised criteria.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview
STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW
All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertake an interview.

All applicants that progress to interview will be assessed on a blended interview against a mixture of Behaviours and Strength elements of Success Profiles.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Working Together

Communicating and Influencing

Delivering at pace

Seeing the bigger picture

Option 3 – External

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Job contact :

Name :
Judith Workman
Email :
judith.workman@ukhsa.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
judith.workman@ukhsa.gov.uk