Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable person keen to work as a biomedical support worker undertaking laboratory tasks working alongside qualified scientists and office staff.
Applicants require a minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science (grades -) and IT skills. Previous laboratory experience is not required. Your application will be shortlisted in line with the person specification and your supporting information.
Post is not suitable for visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Laboratory tasks are performed at bench height (standing or sitting on tall draughtman's seats). Tasks include:
1. Specimen reception duties Receipt and sorting of specimens - moving specimen containers which range from small pots to large buckets Computer data entry Receiving tissue blocks and slides from other laboratories
2. General laboratory duties Replacing / disposing of chemicals on laboratory machines - moving of litre and litre containers using a trolley and fume cupboard Daily maintenance on laboratory machines Making stock solutions of chemicals General stock control of laboratory consumables - ordering, receiving, delivering (requires movement of supplies weighing up to kg using cages and a trolley, placing them in relevant stores) Specimen disposal (human tissue removed for diagnosis) Scanning of paperwork Scanning of histology slides for digital pathology - histology slides converted into digital image for pathologists to make a diagnosis. Filing of departmental slides, tissue blocks and specimens according to regulations.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the .