Advanced Biomedical Support Worker
Job Description
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to recruit a Biomedical Support Worker to work within the Clinical Microbiology department at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Biomedical Support Worker with good interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-motivation to join the team.
The department provides a comprehensive diagnostic bacteriology, mycology, serology/virology and molecular microbiology service . Working as an integral part of the laboratory team you will process clinical specimens for microbiological testing, helping to deliver a high level of service quality, both to the Trust and the community.
To be the successful the candidate, as well as being friendly and reliable, you will need a flexible attitude towards work with strong IT, communication and organisational skills, and an acute attention to detail. You will rotate throughout the Microbiology department, and require the ability to work under pressure and well within a team.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. As a key member of the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
The successful applicant will be expected to work a 37.5 full time contract working between 09:00 and 17:30 or 12:00 and 20:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00-17:00 Saturday/Sunday on a rostered shift pattern. In addition there is also the requirement to work public holidays where this may coincide with a rostered shift pattern.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE Maths (5-9)
- GCSE English (5-9)
Desirable
- Minimum NVQ level 3 or A level Science (preferably in Science subjects including Biology / Chemistry)
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement part 1 or part 2
Experience
Essential
- experience in a Microbiology Laboratory
Knowledge and kills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skill
- Ability to follow instructions
- Aptitude for training
Desirable
- understanding of maintenance and calibration
Personal attributes
Essential
- effectively working in a team
- follow procedures with care and precision
Other requirements
Essential
- enthusiastic for science work
- flexible attitude to work including willingness to work flexible shift patterns
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
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
