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Biomedical Support Worker - Higher Level (Cellular Pathology) (XR03)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Chwefror 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £24,071.00 i £25,674.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24071.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Mawrth 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Leeds, LS1 3EX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9298-PATH-410 |
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Primarily based at St James University Hospital, there may be a requirement to rotate to other sites and sections. Participation on a Saturday rota may also be required. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS In order to work effectively in the role the job holder must be able to demonstrate a number of attributes. These abilities will include: To gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes To become an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service To work independently when and as directed by supervisors To communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically To plan the designated workload and assist in the organisation of tasks undertaken by support workers To work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures To operate highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently To input and extract patient data from the laboratory computer system To demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate To contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members To remain competent in established procedures and to develop new skills as experience is accrued. To participate actively in the departmental appraisal scheme To take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING As the job holder you will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to: Carry out a range of basic and more complex technical procedures. This will include instruction in the safe and effective use of highly complex laboratory equipment. You will understand the need to report adverse events in the event of errors and failures. Participate actively in departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes. Your level of knowledge and understanding will allow you to recognise when expected levels of quality have not been met. Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition you will be made aware of any suitable actions to take in the event of breaches in health and safety. Such hazards include fire, manual handling, breach of security, controlled and uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials. Maintain patient confidentiality. You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information that is related to patient care. Observe the requirements of departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample labelling and adverse event reporting. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY To perform, sometimes under supervision, appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are consistent with the job holders level of knowledge, skills and experience. To develop your competences in the department and to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures. To participate in departmental research and development projects, audit processes and support appropriate clinical trials involving the laboratory To enter, manage and retrieve patient information using the laboratory computer system. To communicate accurately sensitive and complex information to users of the service in a manner that is in accordance with departmental procedures To demonstrate relevant job related tasks to new or more junior staff To actively participate in the laboratory quality assurance programme To contribute to general departmental management, for instance, by assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables This list is not exhaustive and the changing needs of the service from time to time may require the development of other appropriate tasks and skills. These will be fully discussed with the post holder in advance of their implementation. The Pathology Department of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is located on several sites. Subject to consultation, the post holder may be required to work in a laboratory based at an alternative site as required by the Laboratory Manager. In addition the Trust requires compliance with a number of corporate policies and procedures. These policies will be discussed with your line manager during your period of induction and further information is available from the Trusts intranet site.