Description

up to 3 permanent post available

25 hours per week to include 5 shifts per week Monday to Friday (4 Monday to Friday when on weekend rotation), every other weekend and rotational bank holidays.

Hours are as follows:

Saturday and Sunday (and bank holidays) = 07.00 - 11.00

Weekday shifts = 07.00 - 12.00, 08.00 - 13.00 and 12.00 until 17.00 if covering late clinics.

Duties will include blood sampling for patients on all acute wards, medical, surgical and high risk infection departments. 

Also providing a service to the very busy and demanding blood sampling room,  for patients attending clinics of varying specialities.

NICU, fistula and vascular training will also be provided.

Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but all applicants will be considered.

Successful candidates will receive full up to date training and take a practical assessment to assess skill level.

Shortlisted applicants will be expected to complete and pass an assessment of basic numeracy and literacy prior to interview.

Candidates with previous experience will have to demonstrate their skill in a practical test.

This position will commence at Band 2, progressing to Band 3 after a minimum period of 6 months and on successful completion of further training and competencies, this can vary on time scale.

Description

We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic individual with excellent leadership skills and the experience required to lead and develop the H&I service to continue supporting regional renal transplant teams. As part of Blood Sciences at North Bristol the Department of Immunology and  Immunogenetics provides a comprehensive clinical diagnostic service to the North Bristol NHS Trust and local community, The department is committed to providing a high quality service for all its users and is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory. In NHSBT you will be supporting established and partner laboratories and providing clinical advise and strategic direction to NHSBT in all areas of H&I, including travel to NHSBT sites.

Description

To be part of the GI Team in Histology, participating in dissection and reporting of GI cases, training BMS staff and participation in MDTs

Description

As part of the busy Cellular Pathology service you will be involved in a range of tasks in addition to the collation of meetings including data-entry, maintaining slide filing and general office duties.

Description

Applicants are required to work as part of a team to provide a broad range of technical support under the supervision of senior technical staff. The work is varied and includes sample processing (including histological specimens), data entry and Genetic technical processing such as PCR (manual and automated) as well as some basic genetic analysis. The main attribute required is a conscientious and careful approach to technical work. 

Description

·         To be responsible for the management of homecare staff and day to day workload management.

·         To be responsible for ensuring all 5500+ homecare patients receive their correct medications in line with the prescription requirements. 

·         To lead on service level review meetings and ensure these are held for all therapy areas currently using homecare.

·         Manage areas of poor performance and escalate to the Homecare Services Manager and the regional homecare group any ongoing issues or areas of risk.

·         To investigate patient or staff led complaints involving or relating to homecare services developing and implementing necessary changes in practice to ensure improvement.

·         To lead in the implementation of new homecare services.

·         To co-ordinate the homecare work process in accordance with Standard Operating procedures, safe working systems and the legal framework for the supply of medicines.

·         To manage the building of relevant CMM Templates

·         Represent NBT at Regional Homecare Meetings and support the development of collaborative contracting for all homecare services

·         Develop and implement new innovative ways of working, for example support electronic prescribing in the Homecare setting and Electronic Invoicing 

Description

 Work rotationally in specified areas of the department

 Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for examination material in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols

 Participate in the sectioning of fresh frozen tissue and smears

 Participate in the entry of data to laboratory computer systems

 Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination.

Prepare and maintain stocks of staining solutions and reagents

Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment

Be responsible for the day to day maintenance and cleanliness of equipment

Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Participate in their development and review

Participate in record keeping processes

Telephone/email important information to an appropriate person

The post-holder may be required to provide occasional technical support for some departmental research activities

Participate and aid in planning of validation and verification of new processes

Undertake additional duties as are reasonable, and due to staff absence, to cover within the Department

Description

Be responsible for the clinical and specialist technical assessment, prescription and provision of specialist equipment.

Apply mechanical engineering, bioengineering and technological principles to assess and provide specialist clinical engineering solutions for the clinical, functional and environmental requirements of disabled adult and paediatric patients who use manual wheelchairs, indoor and indoor / outdoor powered wheelchairs and special postural management systems.

Undertake independent assessments and multi-disciplinary assessments of patients within their own environments or at clinics based at BCE.

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, assess patients for bespoke moulded seating. Assume the responsibility for interfacing the moulded seat onto the patient’s wheelchair and ensuring the combined equipment is safe for its intended purpose.

Design, draw and provide clear written instructions for the production, manufacture and clinical fitting of custom made adaptations to wheelchairs, special seating systems and associated equipment to meet the intended clinical and technical requirements of individual patients.