Job summary

Main area

Bioskills Laboratory Co-ordinator

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 4

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time
Job share
Flexible working

30 hours per week (ad hoc weekend working)

Job ref

302-25-7370601SS

Employer: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Wrightington Hospital
Town: Wigan
Salary: £27,485 - £30,162 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/09/2025 23:59

Bioskills Laboratory Co-ordinator

NHS AfC: Band 4

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General housekeeping, liaising with Trust colleagues, exchanging information within guidelines, reacting and responding accordingly where any ad hoc duties arise. It is vital that the post holder is aware of the Trusts Patient Confidentiality policy and adhere to these at all times.
Flexibility towards working pattern is required from the post holder, including early start and late finish times and occasional weekend work.
To be available to meet specimen deliveries at the lab, check, tag and store specimens in freezers.
To be available to set up workstations, instruments and specimens for courses and teaching sessions.
To clean and decontaminate all instruments according to relevant procedures and return to appropriate trays.
All lab furniture, equipment and floor to be cleaned and decontaminated after every lab session.
Ensure power tool batteries are fully charged and instruments kept in serviceable order
Arranging the respectful, safe and legal disposal of cadavers as per HTA and local regulations.
To deliver a quality service to users of the Bioskills laboratory in a professional manner.
Ensure the application of privacy, dignity and compliance of confidentiality when undertaking responsibilities.
To maintain accurate and complete documentation to support compliance with HTA governance, local standard operating procedures and other relevant quality standards.
Responsible for the preparation of the bioskills laboratory for cadaveric workshops.
Responsible for maintaining and ensuring equipment used is fit for purpose.
Responsible for managing consumables stock levels and ordering accordingly.
Responsible for the co-ordination, receipt and putting away of deliveries.
To actively participate in the development of local standard operating procedures and audit of practice.
To assist surgeons with pre-dissection of cadaveric tissue in preparation for teaching purposes.
Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within the Bioskills Laboratory including removal and cleaning of surgical areas, tissue and bodily fluids.
Responsible for maintaining the quality of cadaveric tissue through appropriate cleaning and understanding of the freeze/thaw process.
Responsible for the legal disposal of spent specimens in accordance with HTA and trust waste policies.
Responsible for cross referencing paperwork relating to cadaveric tissue, checking serial numbers correlate to specimens and infectious diseases screening checks have been carried out and are acceptable for lab use.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
I.T- working knowledge of MS office eg: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to fulfil physical aspects of the role, including frequent lifting and handling of instruments and materials. Moving, walking reaching using steps, pushing trolleys and distributing boxes.
Manual dexterity: ability to safely and carefully handle micro-instruments, assist consultants with pre-dissection, holding nerves/ tendons/ vessels.
Attention to detail i.e. when cleaning instruments all tissue is removed.
Ability to interpret and accurately process data and information as required.

Desirable criteria

IT related qualifications

Qualifications

Essential criteria

GCSE Maths, English
A-Level / NVQ / Level 3 qualification in science related subject ie; Biology, as good understanding of human anatomy is required.
Ability to follow established local and trust Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and Protocols.
Good working knowledge of Health and Safety.
Experience in reviewing and updating local SOP’s.

Desirable criteria

Previous laboratory or mortuary experience, under HTA licence.
Worked in a hospital theatre setting.

Experience

Essential criteria

Ability to follow established local and trust Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and Protocols.
Good working knowledge of Health and Safety.
Experience in reviewing and updating local SOP’s.
Demonstrable competency in maintaining confidentiality, data protection, GDPR

Desirable criteria

Previous laboratory or mortuary experience, under HTA licence.
Worked in a hospital theatre setting.

Additional

Essential criteria

Ability to remain composed in challenging situations, ie exposure to offensive smells, presence of bodily fluids, prosected cut-off points and exposed anatomical structures.
Lone working – ability to organise and prioritise own workload, working with direction and supervision from the upper limb education manager. Able to work with frequent interruptions and in a busy environment.
Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Early starts, late finishes and some weekend work required.
Ability to integrate well with people from all disciplines including consultants, surgeons, industry reps and domestic assistants
Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, • using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Working knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority standards and guidelines.

Desirable criteria

Good lab practice/theatre practise.
Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy

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