Job role:Health Care Assistant
Company name: NHS
Job Reference: K9919-25-0218
Salary: £31224.00 – £36176.00 a year
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About the Job:
In this role the post holder will be required to develop, direct and manage a team of staff within the Clinical Services Unit. Your responsibilities will include : Delivering technical and related services which meet the clinical and scientific requirements, comply with the best laboratory practices and are safe, economical and effective. Working with colleagues across UKHSA to foster close collaborative working between the Clinical Services Unit and Research and Development Groups to improve service provision. Supporting the provision of an efficient, effective and timely service ensuring maximum efficiency within allocated resources.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting the validation of patient results ensuring assays reach quality control criteria and appropriate interpretations are made prior to medical sign off .
* Supporting the use of automation of Serological and Molecular services.
* Supporting the training of junior staff.
* Being proactive in suggesting operational improvements within CSU and supporting operational improvement intiatives.
* Deputising for senior staff in the Unit as required and where appropriate.
* Developing yourself and your team to support the work of CSU and to support national laboratory emergency response Please see the job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities
Requirements
* BSc in Biological sciences or equivalent. Maintains professional competence in biomedical sciences.
* Experience with quality assurance principles and procedures.
* Knows and understands laboratory safety requirements and procedures.
* Experience of working in a microbiological/molecular diagnostic (preferably virological) laboratory, or equivalent.
* Experience of supervision and training of technical staff.
* Able to work carefully, with precision and be able to balance laboratory duties with accurate record keeping.
* Computer literate, ability to analyse data, create reports, and present findings to others. Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
* Professional in dealing with external laboratories and other contacts to facilitate receipt of clinical samples and highly sensitive clinical information.
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