About this role
Job summary Join Our Team as a Band 4 Associate PractitionerSupport Excellence in Blood Sciences - Make a Difference Every Day
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivatedBand 4 Associate Practitionerto 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 afull-time position (37.5 hours per week).
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:
Looking after Specimen Reception and leading a team of Medical Laboratory Assistants. Participating in laboratory testing procedures across Haematology,Biochemistry,Point of Care Testing,Rapid COVID-19 Testing, andBlood Transfusionif required. 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 description 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
5 GCSE or equivalent NVQ3 or similar level of experience through a structured training and assessment programme in Pathology Skills
Experience Essential
Experience of data entry or administrative typing Previous experience of working in a NHS setting NHS laboratory experience within Specimen Reception (Blood Science and Microbiology) Experience of data entry on to computer LIMS systems
Key Skills Desirable
Knowledge of Health Roster & SCR Understanding of medical terminology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)