Biomedical Laboratory Assistant (known as HHTO)
As a Higher Healthcare Technical Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting safe, high quality diagnostic and therapeutic services within our RCI laboratories. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll carry out a range of routine and non routine laboratory tasks that help ensure accurate testing, efficient sample handling, and reliable results for patient care.
You'll prepare samples and reagents, operate laboratory equipment, contribute to environmental monitoring, maintain accurate records, and support colleagues by sharing knowledge and demonstrating procedures. This is a hands on, varied role where your attention to detail, initiative, and commitment to high standards will directly support safe patient outcomes. Its also a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to continuous improvement across our service.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be working in the Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) Laboratory, you will be required to participate in a range of routine clinical, technical and scientific activities in preparing and testing blood samples from Hospital Patients, with the support of your supervisor and other team members. Your responsibilties will include:
* Handling blood samples and a range of equipment and carrying out routine tasks on a regular basis
* Providing support during the routine opening hours of the laboratory
* Manually handling equipment / reagents on a daily basis, occasionally weighing up to 13 kgs, with or without mechanical aids, with appropriate training
* Supporting and training less experienced staff in some instances
What we offer
Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 qualification e.g. A Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area OR extensive experience working in a logistics/supply chain environment OR equivalent extensive experience of routine NHSBT procedures and understanding of non routine procedures.
* Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Experience of using computers and basic IT programs.
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