Job summary
To utilise laboratory equipment and computer system to analyse specimens received in the department.

Supervise and/or train less experienced staff in own area of work and competency.

To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.

The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions

Maintain and promote professional image of the Pathology department.

NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence and must undertake the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio to gain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council following the completion of the accredited degree.

Main duties of the job
Technical and scientific:
Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations within defined service area accurately and efficiently.

Participate in the day to day management of stock control and usage.

Undertake quality control procedures and the processing of quality control material as per established protocols

Your attention is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 which requires you to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work; and co-operate with the Trust on any matters of health and safety.

Other responsibilities:
The post-holder will be expected to participate in the delivery of specific duties and/or specialised responsibilities in line with the banding of the post. These responsibilities will be agreed with the post holder, will be subject to regular review and may be amended at any time with the post holder's agreement.

For full details, please see the job description.

About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential

• Working towards a Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent accredited by the IBMS.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD.

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of biomedical procedures.

Desirable

• Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment.

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpretation and analytical skills.
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently.
• Able to prioritise own workload to meet needs of the service.
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
• High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strives for excellence.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
• Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken.
• Awareness of self and impact on others

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).