Healthcare Science and Pharmacy

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

You will be involved in the day-to-day support work of the Histopathology laboratory, including data-entry, assisting in the reception and preparation of clinical specimens for biological testing, and with the maintenance of equipment and departmental filing systems.  In addition you may also be required to assist in the loading and unloading of slides from the departments digital slide scanners.

Description

You will be involved in the day-to-day support work of the Neuropathology laboratory, including data-entry, specimen receipt and booking in of specimens. You will be assisting cut-up. You will also be carrying out the processing and staining for CSF samples. 

You will be required to be involved with equipment and reagent maintenance and be involved with departmental filing systems. In addition you may also be required to cut specimens using the microtome and with appropriate training. 

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

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.