Biomedical Support WorkerinLeedsinLeedsPUBLISHED SUN 13 APR 2025

Job Summary

Expected Shortlisting Date

24/04/2025

Planned Interview Date

01/05/2025

An opportunity has arisen for 3 enthusiastic people to join the busy but friendly laboratories of HMDS located in the Institute of Oncology, Bexley Wing, St. James University Hospital. Successful candidates will be joining our team of consultants, scientists and support staff to help deliver diagnosis of blood cancers for patients from across Yorkshire and Humberside. The work is varied and rewarding and the role is ideal for anyone with an interest in science &/or healthcare wanting to start a career in science or looking for new challenges.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 GCSES or equivalent including maths and English. Previous laboratory experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. General laboratory duties include patient data entry, preparing blood and bone marrow films, extraction of DNA and reagent preparation. The postholder may also be asked to support a specific area of the lab, for example molecular or flow cytometry. The role will also include archiving of sample material. Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.

About Us

HMDS provides a specialist service for the diagnosis of blood cancers and is part of the central laboratory for the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub. The laboratory is the largest of its type in the United Kingdom with a high throughput of specimens including peripheral blood, bone marrow and tissue biopsies. The department also has a strong research programme and there will also be opportunity to be involved in development projects related to research and clinical trials.

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Date posted

April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-ONC-498

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• JOB PURPOSE
  
  

To collect, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for biological testing

To undertake routine clinical technical investigations, this may involve operating complex equipment following standard operating procedures. Some of this work may be under supervision.

To enter and retrieve patient demographic details using the laboratory information system

To communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff

• JOB DIMENSIONS
  
  

As the job holder you will be required to work as a member of the departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine tasks in support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff. You will have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements and decisions about job related situations. You will be required to communicate information, some of which may be related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organizations.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  
  

Numeracy, literacy and basic computer skills are essential requirements of the job. In order to carry out the job sufficiently and successfully the job holder will require a level of theoretical knowledge and understanding of routine and non-routine procedures. To achieve this you will undergo a period of in-house training supplemented by on-going attendance at relevant training courses. Additional skills will be acquired by experience.

• THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
  
  

Our Values Are Part Of What Make Us Different From Other Trusts, So We See This As a Strength, As Well As a Responsibility. They Have Been Developed By Our Staff And Set Out What They See As Important To How We Work. Our Five Values Are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

As a healthcare worker dealing with sensitive (patient related) information the importance and value of personal honesty and integrity as a commitment to patient service and confidentiality will be recognised. In contributing to the quality of a technical clinical service you will understand the requirement to continuously develop appropriate skills and accumulate relevant knowledge whether by formal or in-house training.

• CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
  
  

In Order To Work Effectively In The Role The Job Holder Must Be Able To Demonstrate a Number Of Attributes. These Abilities Will Include:

• to become an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service
• to communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically
• to work independently when and as directed by supervisors
• to plan the designated workload
• to work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures
• to operate complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently
• to input and extract patient data from the laboratory computer system
• to demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate
• to contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members
• to remain competent in established procedures and to develop new skills as experience is accrued.
• to gain new knowledge through experience and participation in relevant training schemes
• to participate actively in the departmental appraisal scheme
• to take account of