Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Blood Transfusion
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (24/7 out of hours shift covered will be expected in this role.)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 252-8237825
- Cyflogwr
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Tref
- Dartford
- Cyflog
- £27,106 - £28,850 per annum inclusive of allowances
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 23/09/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Healthcare Scientist Support Worker - Blood Transfusion
NHS AfC: Band 3
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Please note - THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO KENT AND MEDWAY PATHOLOGY NETWORK STAFF (I.E. THOSE EMPLOYED BY DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST, MEDWAY NHS TRUST, EAST KENT HOSPITALS NHS TRUST, MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST). ANY APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE NOT EMPLOYED BY THE NETWORK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
The role of the Healthcare Science Support Worker (HSSW) is primarily to support the department’s Biomedical Scientists (BMS) and provide administrative assistance in the processing of patient specimens. This will primarily include: preparing specimens, processing specimens, loading analysers, running and maintaining analysers and dealing with phone calls. Additional responsibilities within this role include blood transfusion traceability.
Participation in the 24/7 out of hours shift cover system is expected.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To identify and load patient samples and begin analytical test procedure according to SOPs.
To perform daily tasks recorded on checklists. Including daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on all analytical and non-analytical tasks within the laboratory.
To maintain and check the daily stocks of reagents, kits and consumables required for the analytical equipment and load reagents on to analysers.
To monitor all stock levels within the department on a weekly basis and advise BMS staff if supplies fall below minimum stock levels.
To liaise with clinical staff over the phone
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or experience. We value different perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to help us reflect the communities we serve and deliver the best possible care.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
Our Continuous Quality Improvement approach drives ongoing improvements to our services and helps us maintain high standards of patient care.
As an NHS employee, you may work with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage staff to keep up to date with COVID-19 and annual flu vaccinations to help protect patients, colleagues, and themselves, supporting our commitment to providing safe, high-quality care.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Technical Responsibilities:
Support the work of BMS staff working within the laboratory.
Book in samples for testing within the department or referral to other departments.
Prepare samples for testing on automated and manual laboratory analysers, identify and load patient samples and begin analytical test procedure according to SOPs then unload, sort and store samples appropriately.
Maintain test turnaround times by dealing with samples in a timely manner
Perform daily tasks recorded on checklists. Including daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on all analytical and non-analytical tasks within the laboratory such as temperature chart changes, checking of massive blood loss bleep, laboratory mobile and alarms.
Inform BMS staff of any issues, inconsistencies or inaccuracies within the department.
Perform a second demographic check on all samples (if required) prior to loading on to automated analysers.
Maintain and check the daily stocks of reagents, kits and consumables required for the analytical equipment and load reagents on to analysers.
Monitor all stock levels within the department on a weekly basis and advise BMS staff if supplies fall below minimum stock levels.
Receive, unpack, log and store all reagents used within the laboratory.
Please see attached job description for further information.
Manyleb y person
Education and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Numerate and literate to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent pathology / laboratory experience)
- Grade C or above GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.
Knowledge and Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Use of Laboratory Information System
- Ability to work well within a Team
- Computer literate with good keyboard skills
- Ability to multitask
- Good communication / interpersonal skills
- Ability to operate and maintain automated laboratory analysers
- Good telephone manner
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to manage demanding workload and produce results in a timely manner
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Worked with biological specimens in a previous role
- Previous work experience in a similar role, preferably in the NHS
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience of working in a Pathology department
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Sarah Haskins
- Teitl y swydd
- Chief Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01322 428501
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Rhestr swyddi gyda Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector