Biomedical Science Assistant

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South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) is on a transformational journey that will fully integrate our existing Pathology Services, providing the best possible service for patients and clinicians across the Integrated Care System. It is our mission to deliver high-quality and innovative laboratory medicine solutions to patients, clinicians and partners to improve health, add value to patient care, safeguard best clinical outcomes and support the transformation of healthcare across SYB and beyond.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Permanent Full Time Biomedical Science Assistant (Band 2) within Pathology Reception in the Blood Sciences Department.

As a suitably trained individual you will work in a busy, modern reception/laboratory undertaking data entry and initial processing of patient samples in supporting the Associate Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists.

Duties also include answering telephone requests and additional clerical duties.

Proficiency in the use of keyboard together with good communication and team-working skills are required. Also essential is an aptitude in both numeracy and literacy together with the ability to work accurately.

Candidates will be expected to work variable shifts on a 24/7 rota (including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays) and will be required to work on the Barnsley site in order to deliver the necessary service.

Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the receipt, preparation and processing. Store, retrieve and dispose of biological material according to the relevant procedures.

Deal with direct queries from medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Service Users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary.

Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.

Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.

Adhere to all Trust and departmental policies.

Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/interrogate test results of others.

May be required to supervise, organise and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.

As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The SYB Blood Sciences department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients, general practitioners and supports emergency medicine 24/7 across the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw region and beyond.

Services include Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Coagulation.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Wigley Job title: Central Reception Manager Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01226 432333