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UK Health Security Agency
Manchester Royal Infirmary,Manchester,M13 9WL
The post-holder will be responsible for:
The ordering, receipt and issue of consumables and for the safe custody of the laboratory stores.
Acting as a laboratory assistant to provide support to the scientific team providing services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis.
Assisting in maintaining general Laboratory Services.
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To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers
Under the local supervision of a registered Biomedical Scientist, Business Support Administrator, or Service Manager:
To support the initiation of incidents for replacement stores items as requiredTo receive and document all incoming supplies as required (duties which involve moderate lifting)To support the maintenance of the laboratory stock control systemTo distribute supplies throughout the laboratory (duties which involve moderate lifting)Clerical duties, including use of computers, and data entry, telephone enquiries.
Dealing with visitors and deliveriesMonitor and maintain appropriate stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders.
Porter duties, exchange of gas cylinders (duties which involve moderate lifting)Work in a safe manner in accordance with laboratory Health and Safety policies and proceduresTo participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS.Monitoring and routine maintenance of equipmentOccasionally work under remote supervision following defined SOP/protocols and would be expected to refer non routine issues to their supervisor.
To organise the day-to-day stock requirements for the laboratory.
To ensure stock requests are verified and are accurate before issue.
To ensure that adequate consumable stocks are maintained for the sections whilst minimising cost and wastage.
To prepare, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Stores and to ensure that these are followed.
To support continued maintenance UKAS Accreditation Standards.
To comply with UKHSA and Laboratory Safety Policies in the departmentUnder the local supervision of a registered Biomedical Scientist, Business Support Administrator, or Service Manager:
To support the initiation of incidents for replacement stores items as requiredTo receive and document all incoming supplies as required (duties which involve moderate lifting)To support the maintenance of the laboratory stock control systemTo distribute supplies throughout the laboratory (duties which involve moderate lifting)Clerical duties, including use of computers, and data entry, telephone enquiries.
Dealing with visitors and deliveriesMonitor and maintain appropriate stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders.
Porter duties, exchange of gas cylinders (duties which involve moderate lifting)Work in a safe manner in accordance with laboratory Health and Safety policies and proceduresTo participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS.Monitoring and routine maintenance of equipmentOccasionally work under remote supervision following defined SOP/protocols and would be expected to refer non routine issues to their supervisor.
To organise the day-to-day stock requirements for the laboratory.
To ensure stock requests are verified and are accurate before issue.
To ensure that adequate consumable stocks are maintained for the sections whilst minimising cost and wastage.
To prepare, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Stores and to ensure that these are followed.
To support continued maintenance UKAS Accreditation Standards.
This role is being offered as office/lab based at our site in Manchester Royal Infirmary. You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time.
You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.
Future location UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down.
For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centreinvestment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK.The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available.
If you'reappointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we getcloser to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staffSecurity Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist CheckInternational Police checkIf you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.
Internal Fraud CheckIf successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicant’s personal details – name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub, and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptionalcircumstances. Currently this is only for external candidates to the Civil Service.
Eligibility CriteriaExternal: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants)Salary InformationIf you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply.
Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the RecruitmentPrinciples, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you shouldcontact the UKHSA Complaints team via email at: Complaints@ukhsa.gov.ukIf you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you cancontact the Civil Service Commission.
Visit the Civil Service Commission website forfurther information: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
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