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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