Healthcare Science and Pharmacy

Description

Main duties will be to carry out the following tasks between the hours of 20:00 - 08:00:

• Data input of patient details and test request information
• Sorting, preparation and processing of clinical samples for biological testing
• Assisting with Telephone Helpdesk enquiries
• Communicating test results to appropriate healthcare professionals.

This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Medical Technical Officer to join an existing, highly experienced, multi-disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will be based in the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, which is recognised as a centre of excellence for both R&D and specialist service provision in the area of antimicrobial chemotherapy.

The post-holder will work primarily on supporting more senior staff, assisting in the day to day work of the specialist assay service provided by the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory.

Both laboratory work and clerical work will be undertaken including sample analysis, result communication by telephone and computer data entry . We will offer full training, encouragement and support.

The successful applicant is likely to have a science background and preferably experience of working in a laboratory

Description

This post provides operational support to Pharmacy Patient Services Team (dispensary and clinical) by optimising the use of medication to promote health, wellness and disease prevention of our patients. 

In this vital role, you will:

• Participate in a scheduled rotation through all sections of the pharmacy department.
• Undertake dispensing of prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner and use professional knowledge to ensure that such duties are performed in accordance with Good Dispensing Practice. (Band 4 and 5)
• Process and check ward requisitions for controlled drugs. (Band 4 and 5)
• Maintain competency as an accuracy checking technician by performing dispensary duties. (Band 4 and 5)
• Support the delivery, development and implementation of all aspects of the clinical pharmacy service. (Band 5)
• Maintain competency as a medicines optimisation technician by performing clinical pharmacy duties. (Band 5)
• Provide supervision, support, mentorship and training to Pharmacy Assistants in both the dispensary and clinical team. (Band 5)
• Act as a role model. (Band 4 and 5)

Carry out all duties in accordance to Trust policies and with regard to legal and safety requirements.

Applicants will have excellent communication and self-management skills with the ability to prioritise their work.

At NBT we are committed to staff development, providing opportunities for professional growth, and supporting each other to thrive in their career.

Description

This post provides operational support to Pharmacy Patient Services Team (dispensary and clinical) by optimising the use of medication to promote health, wellness and disease prevention of our patients. 

In this vital role, you will:

• Participate in a rotation through all sections of the pharmacy department when needed. 
• Undertake dispensing of prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner and use professional knowledge to ensure that such duties are performed in accordance with Good Dispensing Practice. (
• Process and check ward requisitions for controlled drugs. 
• Maintain competency as an accuracy checking technician by performing dispensary duties. 
• Support the delivery, development and implementation of all aspects of the clinical pharmacy service. 
• Maintain competency as a medicines optimisation technician by performing clinical pharmacy duties. 
• Provide supervision, support, mentorship and training to Pharmacy Assistants in both the dispensary and clinical team. 
• Act as a role model. 

Carry out all duties in accordance to Trust policies and with regard to legal and safety requirements.

Applicants will have excellent communication and self-management skills with the ability to prioritise their work.

At NBT we are committed to staff development, providing opportunities for professional growth, and supporting each other to thrive in their career.

Description

Main duties of the Laboratory Manager:

• To manage and supervise the range of specialist technical services offered by the Department of Neuropathology.
• To manage the Department’s resources, to include both biomedical scientists and administrative staff.
• To be responsible to the Deputy Divisional Operations Director within Neurological & Musculoskeletal Sciences as well as the Specialty Lead for Neuropathology.
• To develop and maintain the Department’s use of the Trust laboratory information management system

Please see the Laboratory Manager job description for more detail.

Description

2 permanent post available

19 hours per week to include 3 shifts per week Monday to Friday (2 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 shift = 07.00 until 12.00 or 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

Description

We are a large, well-equipped laboratory with an extensive repertoire of tests. The successful candidate will participate in the supervision and day to day management of technical functions within the department. This will include staff supervision and training, equipment maintenance, procurement and asset management and technology evaluation/development. The successful candidate will work under the overall supervision of senior technical staff although a considerable degree of personal autonomy and responsibility is expected.

Applicants will be expected to hold a biological/biomedical science degree and have evidence of extensive experience of laboratory work in a diagnostic genetics laboratory, encompassing a wide range of practical laboratory techniques. Experience of Specimen Reception and/or Extraction is highly desirable. They should be enrolled on or eligible for enrolment on to the accredited voluntary register for Genetic Technologists or equivalent.  Experience of training and supervision of other staff is essential, as are excellent IT and communication skills.

The specific duties and area of work will be agreed with the successful candidates on appointment.

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Description

Onsite training will be carried out within all areas of the Decontamination Facilities.

• You will be required to use keyboards, touch screens and scanners.
• To experience repeated periods of intense concentration.
• To develop a high degree of manual dexterity, accuracy, precision, and speed.
• To push/manoeuvre trolleys, manually handle instruments, sets and stock.
• To work while standing for prolonged periods of time.
• To understand how to operate a PC, scanners, and label printers in order to operate computerised traceability system.
• To develop an extensive knowledge of medical devices and their functions.
• To use your initiative for routine and non-routine day-to-day tasks.

Description

Onsite training will be carried out within all areas of the Decontamination Facilities.

• You will be required to use keyboards, touch screens and scanners.
• To experience repeated periods of intense concentration.
• To develop a high degree of manual dexterity, accuracy, precision, and speed.
• To push/manoeuvre trolleys, manually handle instruments, sets and stock.
• To work while standing for prolonged periods of time.
• To understand how to operate a PC, scanners, and label printers in order to operate computerised traceability system.
• To develop an extensive knowledge of medical devices and their functions.
• To use your initiative for routine and non-routine day-to-day tasks.

Description

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to help manage the pharmaceutical needs of patients admitted to one of the largest and busiest intensive care units in the UK. North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) Intensive Care unit (ICU) is a state of the art 48 bedded joint ICU/High Dependency Unit within Southmead Hospital, the largest teaching hospital in the South West. We are one of the best performing Major Trauma centres in the UK for survival rates and are a tertiary referral centre for neurology and neurosurgery, renal disease, burns and vascular surgery. Our Phillips ICCA clinical information system was introduced 2 years ago and is helping to develop our clinical practice and continue to improve patient safety. Further information is available in the job description.

Description

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in all aspects of the H&I service including clinical leadership of the H&I service, clinical liaison, strategic management, service and business development, teaching and training and to support the on-going development of Blood Sciences and Severn Pathology.

A broad range of experience in H&I will be essential along with a proven scientific and professional record, clear leadership skills and an ability to work well as part of a team.

Applicants must be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics and be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists in the same discipline, or be expected to obtain fellowship in the next 6 months. 

Description

Description

To undertake the Pharmacy Technician course. To complete virtual guided learning provided by the training provider as well as workplace training within the partnership.

Work on a rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the Pharmacy Technician course.

Competence will be assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence and knowledge will be assessed through completion of marked tasks. 

It is a contractual requirement that the post holder completes all the educational activities within the period of the contract, meeting set deadlines throughout the course - failure to do so could lead to termination of the contract.

Complete tasks and goals set in the workplace by the work training supervisor and learning and development team.

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Description

• The “set-up” and “close-down” of clinical trials with support from senior team members;
• Participation in the day-to-day tasks relating to the delivery of clinical trials which includes routine stock control, quality assessment, supporting the dispensing/checking of clinical trial Investigational Medicinal Products (ctIMPs), and the completion of all associated documentation (e.g. temperature monitoring data/reports);
• Raising of all relevant documentation and controlled pharmacy procedures related to trial activity, which includes the training of all pharmacy staff in aspects of clinical trials (e.g. dispensing staff);
• Providing support to NBT Pharmacy Technical Services staff who will be responsible for the compounding of any aseptic products into a ready-to-use form for clinical trials;
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with the NBT Research & Development team, Principal Investigators and Research teams;
• Involvement in CRA (Clinical Research Associate) visits and external audits;
• Supporting the implementation of service improvements to the Pharmacy clinical trials service

 Please see the job description for a full list of duties.