Biomedical Assistant

Overview

Are you looking for an interesting and varied role? An opportunity has arisen to join the Blood Sciences Department, based in Pathology at Pilgrim Hospital as a Biomedical Assistant
. We are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic, self‑organised and motivated individual to join our team, to help deliver laboratory services across the Trust. The post is based in the Blood Sciences laboratory (Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion) in Pathology at Pilgrim Hospital, and involves data entry, processing and testing/analysis of blood and urine samples using automated equipment and manual processing.

Previous clinical laboratory experience is desirable. Candidates should have good A Levels /GCSE’s in Science, English and Maths, or be able to demonstrate suitable equivalent training or experience. You will be required to have good communication and keyboard skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Although supervised by Biomedical Scientists, once fully trained, you should be capable of working independently.

Participation in the 24/7 shift system will be required.

• Deliver laboratory services across the Trust.
• Perform data entry, processing and analysis of blood and urine samples using automated equipment and manual processing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in quality assurance procedures and compliance with laboratory standards.
• Participate in the 24/7 shift system as required.

• Previous clinical laboratory experience is desirable.
• Good A Levels /GCSE’s in Science, English and Maths, or equivalent training or experience.
• Excellent communication and keyboard skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently after training.

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. We work with the Hull York Medical School and lead and contribute to research in areas such as biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We aim to develop a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce to deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name:
James Cragg

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Pathology Site Manager
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