Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Biomedical Support Worker in a busy but friendly Biochemistry laboratory at Pennine Acute NHS Hospitals Trust. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and work across a range of sections where you will receive thorough training and gain experience in a wide range of techniques.
Band 2 £20,270 - £21,318
Band 3 £21,730 - £23,177 following in house training
The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest non-teaching NHS Trusts in the UK and the Biochemistry service processes over 10 million tests per annum. The department is well equipped with Abbott Alinity and Architect Ci8200 analysers, Sarstedt pre and post analytical equipment, TOSOH G11, Sebia Capillarys & Hydrasys protein electrophoresis equipment, HM-JACKarc analyser for FIT testing and IL blood gas analysers. The department is fully computerised with Clinisys LabCentre.
The custom built, state of the art Central Service Laboratory at The Royal Oldham Hospital opened in March 2007 and also serves the trust sites at North Manchester General Hospital, Fairfield General Hospital, Bury and Rochdale Infirmary. There are Essential Service Laboratories at North Manchester General Hospital and Fairfield General Hospital.
The philosophy of the laboratory is to promote best practice and provide a quality service. The department is approved by the IBMS for pre and post registration training and is UKAS accredited. CPD and further study is encouraged and supported.
You will be required to adopt flexible working patterns and may be required to work on any of the Trust sites. Once fully competent you will be expected to contribute in round the clock provision of the Biochemistry service. The post is subject to Agenda for Change NHS Terms and Conditions.
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care
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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Band 2 £20,270 - £21,318
Band 3 £21,730 - £23,177 following in house training
The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest non-teaching NHS Trusts in the UK and the Biochemistry service processes over 10 million tests per annum. The department is well equipped with Abbott Alinity and Architect Ci8200 analysers, Sarstedt pre and post analytical equipment, TOSOH G11, Sebia Capillarys & Hydrasys protein electrophoresis equipment, HM-JACKarc analyser for FIT testing and IL blood gas analysers. The department is fully computerised with Clinisys LabCentre.
The custom built, state of the art Central Service Laboratory at The Royal Oldham Hospital opened in March 2007 and also serves the trust sites at North Manchester General Hospital, Fairfield General Hospital, Bury and Rochdale Infirmary. There are Essential Service Laboratories at North Manchester General Hospital and Fairfield General Hospital.
The philosophy of the laboratory is to promote best practice and provide a quality service. The department is approved by the IBMS for pre and post registration training and is UKAS accredited. CPD and further study is encouraged and supported.
You will be required to adopt flexible working patterns and may be required to work on any of the Trust sites. Once fully competent you will be expected to contribute in round the clock provision of the Biochemistry service. The post is subject to Agenda for Change NHS Terms and Conditions.
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care
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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk