Biomedical Laboratory Assistant

Biomedical Laboratory Assistant

Job Summary

The Red Cell Immunohaematology department provides reference and blood provision services to regional hospitals using advanced red cell immunohaematology techniques.

As a Biomedical Laboratory Assistant, you will provide support for the department, which includes unpacking and sorting samples, data entry into the laboratory LIMS system, sending reports and filing. Other duties include processing and testing samples using an automated analyser, cleaning and reagent production.

We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

This role is based at our Blood Centre in Birmingham, which is conveniently located between the Birmingham University Campus and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, a five minute walk from University train station.

Main duties of the job

• Working in the Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI) Laboratory, you will be required to participate in a range of routine clinical, technical and scientific activities in preparing and testing blood samples from Hospital Patients, with the support of your supervisor and other team members
• You may be required to support and train less experienced staff in some instances
• You will be required to undertake precise repetitive manipulation of equipment and blood samples and carry out routine tasks on a regular basis
• You will be required to handle blood samples and a range of equipment
• The role will require you to work and provide support during the routine opening hours of the laboratory

• You will be required to manually handle equipment on a daily basis weighing up to 13kgs, with appropriate training

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) offers a dynamic and friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued. As we work within a regulated environment keeping clear, accurate records is an essential requirement of the role.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office

Qualifications and Training

• Level 3 qualification e.g. ‘A’ Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area OR extensive experience of working in a Clinical Laboratory.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 19th April 2023 – subject to confirmation.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 8th May 2023 – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact – Name: Ian Skidmore, Job Title: Head of Laboratory, Contact Details: ian.skidmore@nhsbt.nhs.uk