Associate Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Associate Practitioners to join our established and growing team in the Blood Sciences Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding service, contributing to vital diagnostic work and patient care.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), with participation in a 24/7 rota required to meet the needs of the service.

What We're Looking For:

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals with a passion for laboratory work.
• Strong team players with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the delivery of essential diagnostic services. You will work in a supportive team environment and gain valuable experience across a range of disciplines within Blood Sciences.

Ready to Make an Impact?Apply now and become an integral part of our team, where your work will make a real difference to patient care.

Shape the future of diagnostics - join us today!

Main duties of the job

About the Role:As an Associate Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting our registered Biomedical Scientists in delivering high-quality laboratory services. Key responsibilities include:

• Participating in laboratory testing procedures across Haematology, Biochemistry, Point of Care Testing, Rapid COVID-19 Testing, and Blood Transfusion.
• Providing technical support to scientific staff within the Blood Sciences Department.
• Working collaboratively to ensure efficient and accurate processing of samples.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this position please see the full job description that is attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• A-levels (must inc. Biology or Chemistry)

Desirable

• Relevant foundation degree, Level 4 BTEX, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 2 or equivalent
• Evidence of training in other areas related to Laboratory work e.g. Health and Safety

Experience

Essential

• Laboratory Experience
• Knowledge/understanding of data protection

Desirable

• Work experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• Experience with data inputting
• Experience with PCR based manual extraction techniques
• Experience of molecular testing
• Understanding of basic diagnostic microbiological techniques
• Knowledge of molecular techniques
• Understanding of medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge / understanding of data protection

Desirable

• Understanding of basic diagnostic techniques