Healthcare Scientist Support Worker

Healthcare Scientist Support Worker London, England

UK Health Security Agency
Full Time London, England 24489 - 25066 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Grade and Salary: AO inner£24,489 - £25,066

The Food, Water and Environmental (FW&E) Microbiology
Laboratories are specialist microbiology laboratories within
the UKHSA.

Based in 3 sites across the country, the
laboratories are geographically well placed to work with local
authorities in order to protect the public from health threats
posed by contaminated food, water and the environment.

The London FW&E Laboratory provides a microbiology
testing and advisory service to Local Authorities, Port Health
Authorities, hospitals and commercial clients in London.

Thelaboratory accredited to ISO 17025 and is recognised as anOfficial Food Control Laboratory for the microbiologicalexamination of food and foodstuffs within the EU.

In this role, you will perform a range of routine tasks, includingsample reception and preparation and to work as part of ateam to perform routine examination of samples and updatelaboratory IT systems.

Your main duties would include:

  • Contributingtotheprovisionofananalytical
microbiology service for food, water and environmental
samples
  • Under supervision, assisting in the receipt of samples
intothelaboratoryandcompletingpre-analysis
processing of specimens
  • Workingaspartofateamtoundertakeroutine
preparationandexaminationofawiderangeof
samples under supervision
  • Becomingcompetentintheuseoflaboratory
equipmentResponding to requests and communicate accurately,
information and results to other laboratory staff, as
required
  • Referringqueriestoother,moreseniorstaff,as
appropriate
  • Participatinginactivitiesnecessaryforthe
maintenance and development of the Quality System
in accordance with UKAS requirements
  • Supporting the laboratory’s accreditation to ISO 17025
andensurecompliancewithUKASandother
accreditation and certification standards

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, whereEveryone Matters promoting equality of opportunity toactively encourage applications from everyone, includinggroups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all ourstaff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain aninclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutionsto meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities.

We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by
removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of
opportunity for all.

Your main responsibilities will include:
Using excellent organisational skills to manage own workload.

Demonstrating a high level of motivation and commitment tohigh standards.

You will have the ability to work as an effectiveteammemberandbeabletoworkcollaborativelyandcooperatively with other teams.

You would be supporting the implementation of new methodsand technologies into the laboratory, to maximise quality andefficiencyoftesting.

Youwouldalsoneedtosupportappropriate income generation activities for the laboratory, inaccordance with the National FW&E objectives.

Please note, you may be asked to prepare to deliver apresentation or take a test as part of the selection process.

STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a Statement of Suitability of up to 1250 words. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria – please do provide evidence of how you meet this.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW

This competition will involve an interview by video.

As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.

Please note, you may be asked to prepare to deliver a presentation or take a test as part of the selection process.

The Success Profiles framework will be used to assess and recruit the most suitable candidate. The following behaviours & strengths will be used at the interview:
  • Leadership
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Adaptable
  • Team Player
  • Explainer
  • Precise
  • Service Focused
  • Motivator
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 23:55hrs on 23rd June 2023 – unfortunately, late applications will not be considered.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Shortlist: Week commencing 30th June 2023

Interviews: TBC

Please note these dates could be subject to change.

Healthcare Scientist Support Worker
UK Health Security Agency

London, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
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