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Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS‑accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for both full and part‑time Biomedical Science Assistants within the department of Blood Sciences.
As a suitably trained individual you will work in a busy, modern laboratory undertaking data entry and initial processing of patient samples in support of the Biomedical Scientists.
Proficiency in the use of the 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 (including twilights, weekends and Bank Holidays) and will be expected to work on the two laboratory sites (Doncaster and Bassetlaw) in order to deliver the necessary service.
Responsibilities
* Pre‑analytical processing of samples including 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.
* Maintain 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.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Administrative
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Gemma Harte
Job title: Chief BMS
Email address: gemmalouise.harte@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01302 644031
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