Job vacancy: Healthcare Science Assistant- Microbiology, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Barrow-In-Furness

Job summary

Main area: Medical Microbiology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week; will be required to work extended working days and weekends as part of a rota)
Job ref: 331-B2590324-A

Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Furness General Hospital
Town: Barrow-In-Furness
Salary: £22,816 - £24,336 Per Annum Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/05/2024 23:59

Healthcare Science Assistant- Microbiology

NHS AfC: Band 3

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Relevant laboratory experience

Desirable criteria

Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A levels) or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

Laboratory experience
IT Skills

Desirable criteria

Microbiology experience

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential criteria

Awareness of H&S issues
Awareness of confidentiality issues
Stock Management

Desirable criteria

Quality Management

The Behavioural Standards Framework

Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do

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The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £38 for Enhanced and £18 for Standard clearance for will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle in to your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding.