Biomedical Support Worker Northampton, England
Job description
Cellular pathology department deals with human tissue samples which are processed into tissue blocks and then onto glass slides for diagnosis of disease / malignancies by histopathology consultants
This job role will involve:
To assist consultants and Biomedical scientists during macroscopic examination of tissues
To perform quality check of forms, slides, and tissue blocks
To undertake the daily maintenance of the equipment within the department for example the tissue processors and changing the reagents.
To carry out the process of tissue disposal.
To file the slides and the blocks generated in a numerical order
The post holder will be a part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical support workers delivering a high-quality Pathology service.
The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities within any of the sections of Pathology to comply with national standards e.g. ISO15189 and HTA
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Biomedical Support Worker to provide assistance with technical support in the department of Cellular Pathology. Applications are invited from enthusiastic candidates who have a methodical approach to work, an interest in science and/or laboratory work and enjoy working as part of a team.
The post will involve good attention to detail, dealing with telephone enquiries, handling patient samples, inputting patient sample requests and being involved in preparing samples for analysis, and general laboratory/reception housekeeping.
The post holder will be expected to follow Standard Operating Procedures, have good IT skills, a versatile approach to working, perform manual processes, be able to use and maintain automated equipment once trained, and support Biomedical Scientists in their routine work.
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Be familiar with all methods of communication used in their area of work
Manage barriers to effective communication.
Improve communication using communication skills.
Maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork.
Deal politely and efficiently with enquiries from users and clients of the Pathology service this includes:
Receiving visitors into the department.
Dealing with external and internal telephone queries from the other health professionals.
Keep appropriate records of all communications.
Communicate in line with the legislation and policies governing the communication of information
Promote a positive image of themselves and the service.
Assess and identify
Feedback from others on own work.
How he/she is applying knowledge and skills in relation to the KSF outline for the post.
Own development needs and interests in the current post.
What has been helpful in his/her learning and development to date?
Take an active part in the development review of own work against the KSF outline for the post with their reviewer and suggests areas for learning and development in the coming year.
Take responsibility for own personal development and takes an active part in learning opportunities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of learning opportunities and alert others to benefits and problems.
Keeps up-to-date records of own development review process.
To assist in the training of staff members in duties in which the post holder is competent.
Attend all mandatory and statutory training.
(KSF Core Dimension 3 Health Safety and Security Level 1)
Work in accordance with local and national legislation and policies.
Be aware of their responsibilities under current legislation and policies.
Ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice e.g., HTA and ISO15189.
Observe and adhere to local and national risk management and health and safety policies.
Make sure that the workplace is kept clean and tidy.
Report any health and safety issues to their line manager.
Use the correct procedure when admitting visitors to the laboratory.
(KSF Core Dimension 3 Service Improvement Level 1 )
Maintain a flexible approach to the post and adapt personal practice when required to rapidly assimilate changes in workload, patterns and requirements.
Alert their line manager when users of the service are adversely affected.
(KSF Core Dimension 5 Quality Level 2)
Comply with good work practices in accordance with the standards of ISO 15189 and HTA
Work within the limits of own competence and level of responsibility and accountability in the work team
Participate in audit when required.
Maintain and promote the professional image of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
(KSF Core Dimension 6 Equality and Diversity Level 1)
Treat everyone associated with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Act in accordance with legislation and policies.
Report behaviour that undermines equality and diversity.
(KSF Dimension HWB8 Biomedical Investigation and Intervention Level 1)
To assist in the correct handling and dispatch of Cellular Pathology material for both internal and external distribution.
To receive and check all specimens from outside sources into the laboratory for distribution to the relevant area.
(KSF Dimension IK1 Information Processing Level 1)
Comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
Use the Laboratory and appropriate Trust Information System according to the authorised protocols.
Produce accurate Cellular Pathology reports by audio transcription using the digital dictation media and computer system.
Collate Cellular Pathology reports and specimen slides for consultant and medical staff for the weekly MDT meetings, as may be required.
Prepare reports generated by computer for any audit requirements.
Input patient data onto the laboratory information system using knowledge of data coding and procedures.
Process patient reports and distribute internally and externally
Maintain an adequate filing system.
Carry out appropriate daily maintenance of office equipment prior to being used for report generation.
Maintain stationery stocks.
