Higher Biomedical Support Worker - With Out of Hours Cover INTERNAL

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

As a higher laboratory support worker in blood Sciences the post holder is working under supervision of qualified scientists for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose, 24/7 medical laboratory service analysing and reporting on blood, urine, faeces and other body materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.

Main duties of the job

As part of our ongoing service modernisation, the Blood Sciences Department in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is looking to appoint a part time band 3 Higher Healthcare Science Assistant post.

This is a key role in the organisation, complementing the expertise of other experienced Scientists & Science Assistants and will be part of a fast paced laboratory diagnostics service.

The successful candidate will need a basic knowledge of laboratory services and be able to demonstrate a capacity to learn and develop with a drive to deliver an excellent service for the benefit of the community we serve; committed to ensuring that our patients are at the heart of everything we do.

With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well; working supportively with colleagues; focusing on delivering a quality service and treating others with respect and dignity.

We believe in accountability, but we also believe in shared responsibility - so you’ll have plenty of peer support too.

You’ll also enjoy being part of a close-knit, sociable team, with all the support and training you need to further your skills.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications And Experience

Essential criteria

• GCSE Maths and English or equivelant / Relevant Experience
• Ability to work in a team
• Blood Science Laboratory Experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Problem Solving
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to Communicate within the team to deliver effective service
• Keyboard Skills
• Numerate
• Literate
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Speaker
  
  

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Basic Health & Safety
• Basical Knowledge of the laboratory setting
• Quality Control and Assurance
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of hospital computer systems