Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 236-DPG-CS507-24
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salford Royal
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Support Worker - Microbiology
Band 3
Job overview
This very busy department provides Microbiology services for the patients of Wigan, Wrightington and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie and surrounding GPs. You will support technical Microbiology activities and the provision of a high quality service.
Previous laboratory experience may be an advantage, but is not essential as full in-house training is given. If successful and when competent you will be expected to contribute to all relevant areas of Microbiology including operation of autoclaves and removal of waste.
Main duties of the job
Duties are varied and include direct contribution to the testing of samples, as well as sample reception, data input, autoclaving of samples and other waste, cleaning of equipment and other general laboratory duties. Duties will require the processing of human samples, such as urine, faeces and swabs. Some duties will include the lifting and moving of moderately heavy loads.
You must be very organised and methodical with good communication and excellent team working skills and be educated to GSCE level, or equivalent in English and Maths. Accurate data entry, with efficient typing skills is required. A strong commitment to efficiency and taking personal responsibility to ensure high standards of work is vital.
Please note it is NCA Pathology Policy that IBMS registration portfolios are only supported for staff members in a trainee BMS position.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Evidence of accurate typing skills
Experience , Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to work in a methodical manner
- Evidence of attention to detail
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of good team working skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Evidence of good customer service skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of previous Microbiology laboratory experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sam Fish
- Job title
- Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 5031
- Additional information
Kate Ryan, Â Service Manager)
0161 206 5025
email: [email protected]
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