Biomedical Assistant – Higher Level - SYB Pathology
(Band 3)
Person Specification
Measured
Criteria Essential Desirable
By
Education and GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at ✓ Application
Qualifications
level C/4 or above
Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, ✓ Application
Apprenticeship
or
IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part I) plus
Significant laboratory experience
or
Extensive laboratory experience in the relevant
discipline
Experience Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating ✓ Application
Procedures and Policy
Experience with a range of laboratory techniques ✓ Application/
Interview
Understanding of job content ✓ Interview
Ability to work with other colleagues to improve ✓ Interview
and develop working practices
Previous NHS laboratory experience ✓ Application
Skills and Keyboard and basic IT skills ✓ Application
Knowledge
Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues ✓ Application
/Interview
Effective Communication skills, written and oral ✓ Application/
Interview
Evidence of effective time management skills and ✓ Interview/
with a methodical approach skill
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Measured
Criteria Essential Desirable
By
Evidence of good manual dexterity ✓ Skill
Ability to concentrate for extended periods of ✓ Interview
time whilst performing scientific analysis
Personal Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory ✓ Interview
Qualities training and required laboratory competences
Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work ✓ Application
/Interview
Ability to work individually and as part of a team ✓ Interview
Prepared to work flexibly including participation in ✓ Interview
weekend and evening work and out of hours rota
as required
Values and Patients first - Understanding of how laboratory ✓ Application/
Behaviours services are part of the patient pathway and Interview
(PROUD) impact on patient care
Respectful – Developed interpersonal skills and ✓ Application/
ability to communicate at all levels Interview
Ownership – Understand the need to accept ✓ Application/
responsibility for own actions and ensure Interview
accuracy and attention to detail
Unity – Ability to work as part of a team ✓ Application/
Interview
Delivery – Ability to work within defined ✓ Application/
timescales Interview
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