Higher Level Biomedical Assistant, Microbiology

Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient and specimen data on to Trust computerised systems. Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps and confidential waste. Undertake first point of contact for all telephone and face-to-face enquiries dealing in a professional manner. Responsible for the sorting and identifying of specimens received, identifying and taking appropriate action in the event of any discrepancies. Undertake preparation of an extended range of samples for testing by laboratory staff and provide support with laboratory tasks as required by BMS staff. Potential to work in the containment level 3 facilities to perform primary specimen processing and laboratory housekeeping; working to embedded stringent safety systems. Preparation of basic confirmatory/supplementary work to support BMS staff, but will exclude unsupervised interpretive tasks. Responsible for the dispatching and posting of samples to authorised persons and outside laboratories ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations. Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training ensuring referral to appropriately trained staff as required. Participate in the training and support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.