Position: Biomedical Assistant
BAND: 2
BASE: Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary; however, travel between UHL’s hospital sites will be required.
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Specimen Reception Supervisor
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Through Head of Department to Clinical Director
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Biomedical Assistant in the busy Specimen Reception within Blood Sciences at University Hospitals of Leicester.
Providing support for the smooth running of the laboratory, your duties will include:
1. Receipt of Pathology samples prior to analysis
2. Inputting data from patient request forms onto the system
3. Preparation of samples for analysis, including sending away to other laboratories
4. General housekeeping duties
5. Manual dexterity is required
The pathology service operates 24/7; shifts including weekends, evenings, and nights will be arranged.
The ideal candidate will have GCSE level education and previous experience demonstrating keen attention to detail. Highly organized, conscientious, and adaptable, you should be able to plan and organize your work effectively. A pleasant and helpful attitude is essential. Training will be provided to support you in carrying out these duties.
Our strategy for 2023-2030 focuses on four primary goals:
* High-quality care for all
* Being a great place to work
* Partnerships for impact
* Research and education excellence
We are committed to embedding health equality in all our activities, working actively to reduce healthcare disparities through community partnerships.
Our values are:
* Compassion
* Pride
* Inclusion
* One team
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-looking organization dedicated to making a difference.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
For more information, visit: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Laura Dixon
Job Title: Operational Manager
Email: laura.dixon@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0116 258 4885
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