Biomedical Support Worker
On site
Leeds, United Kingdom
Freelance
13-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Summary
Expected Shortlisting Date
24/04/2025
Planned Interview Date
01/05/2025
An opportunity has arisen for 3 enthusiastic people to join the busy but friendly laboratories of HMDS located in the Institute of Oncology, Bexley Wing, St. James University Hospital. Successful candidates will be joining our team of consultants, scientists and support staff to help deliver diagnosis of blood cancers for patients from across Yorkshire and Humberside. The work is varied and rewarding and the role is ideal for anyone with an interest in science &/or healthcare wanting to start a career in science or looking for new challenges.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have a minimum of 5 GCSES or equivalent including maths and English. Previous laboratory experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. General laboratory duties include patient data entry, preparing blood and bone marrow films, extraction of DNA and reagent preparation. The postholder may also be asked to support a specific area of the lab, for example molecular or flow cytometry. The role will also include archiving of sample material. Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
About Us
HMDS provides a specialist service for the diagnosis of blood cancers and is part of the central laboratory for the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub. The laboratory is the largest of its type in the United Kingdom with a high throughput of specimens including peripheral blood, bone marrow and tissue biopsies. The department also has a strong research programme and there will also be opportunity to be involved in development projects related to research and clinical trials.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Date posted
03 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-ONC-498
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To collect, 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
To communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff
JOB DIMENSIONS
As the job holder you will be required to work as a member of the departmental team. 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 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Numeracy, literacy and basic computer skills are essential requirements of the job. In order to carry out the job sufficiently and successfully the job holder will require a level of theoretical knowledge and understanding of routine and non-routine procedures. To achieve this you will undergo a period of in-house training supplemented by on-going attendance at relevant training courses. Additional skills will be acquired by experience.
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our Values Are Part Of What Make Us Different From Other Trusts, So We See This As a Strength, As Well As a Responsibility. They Have Been Developed By Our Staff And Set Out What They See As Important To How We Work. Our Five Values Are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
As a healthcare worker dealing with sensitive (patient related) information the importance and value of personal honesty and integrity as a commitment to patient service and confidentiality will be recognised. In contributing to the quality of a technical clinical service you will understand the requirement to continuously develop appropriate skills and accumulate relevant knowledge whether by formal or in-house training.
CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
In Order To Work Effectively In The Role The Job Holder Must Be Able To Demonstrate a Number Of Attributes. These Abilities Will Include:
to become an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service
to communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically
to work independently when and as directed by supervisors
to plan the designated workload
to work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures
to operate complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently
to input and extract patient data from the laboratory computer system
to demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate
to contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members
to remain competent in established procedures and to develop new skills as experience is accrued.
to gain new knowledge through experience and participation in relevant training schemes
to participate actively in the departmental appraisal scheme
to take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work
CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
As the job holder you will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to:
Carry out a range of basic technical procedures. This will include instruction in the safe and effective use of complex laboratory equipment. The level of knowledge and understanding achieved will be consistent with that to allow you to recognise system failures and errors. In this way you will be contributing to service quality.
Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition you will be made aware of any suitable actions to take in the event of breaches in health and safety. Such hazards include fire, manual handling, breaches of security, controlled and uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials.
Maintain patient confidentiality. You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information ...
About the Company
We are one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in Europe and we provide healthcare and specialist services for people from the city of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber and beyond. We play an important role in the training and education of medical, nursing and dental students, and are a centre of world-class research and pioneering new treatments. Leeds Teaching Hospitals has a budget of £1.4 billion and employs around 20,000 people. Our care and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals on five s... Know more
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