Associate Practitioner in Biomedical Sciences

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust • Wednesfield, WV

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About The Position

We are looking for a Band 4 Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who will work within the Sexual Health and HIV service at Embrace Wolverhampton. As a Biomedical Scientist at Embrace you will be responsible for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a clinical technical service that will achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care. You will be expected to work as part of a team. This work will involve direct contact and communication with the patient and microscopical examination of Gram stained smears and wet preparations. Advert Perform Gram stain and microscopy on the slides brought into the laboratory by the clinical staff, this includes wet preparations; whilst the patient waits. Record the results of the microscopy in the workbook; the patients test /appointment form, and on the Lillie computer system. Record if Gram negative diplococci are seen on the slide, on the corresponding request form. Check that the details on the form match those on the sample before processing or sending to the Microbiology laboratory. Resolve any problems before sending. On occasion, samples may need to be taken by the BMS to the Microbiology laboratory. Perform quality control testing when required. Ordering consumables as required. Working for our organisation The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Perform Gram stain and microscopy on the slides brought into the laboratory by the clinical staff, this includes wet preparations; whilst the patient waits. Record the results of the microscopy in the workbook; the patients test /appointment form, and on the Lillie computer system. Record if Gram negative diplococci are seen on the slide, on the corresponding request form. Check that the details on the form match those on the sample before processing or sending to the Microbiology laboratory. Resolve any problems before sending. On occasion, samples may need to be taken by the BMS to the Microbiology laboratory. Perform quality control testing when required. Ordering consumables as required. Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process. Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud. Visa/Sponsorship Information The Trust welcomes suitably qualified applicants including those who may require a Trust issued Certificate of Sponsorship. However, not all our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, we recommend applicants check whether the role is eligibility prior to applying. More information can be found on the UKVI website: Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa .

Responsibilities

• Perform Gram stain and microscopy on the slides brought into the laboratory by the clinical staff, this includes wet preparations; whilst the patient waits.
• Record the results of the microscopy in the workbook; the patients test /appointment form, and on the Lillie computer system.
• Record if Gram negative diplococci are seen on the slide, on the corresponding request form.
• Check that the details on the form match those on the sample before processing or sending to the Microbiology laboratory.
• Resolve any problems before sending.
• On occasion, samples may need to be taken by the BMS to the Microbiology laboratory.
• Perform quality control testing when required.
• Ordering consumables as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed