About this role
Job summary
We are excited to invite applications from enthusiastic and dedicatedindividualsto become part of ourhighly skilled and friendly Immunology team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build or advance their career indiagnostic immunology.
As an Associate Practitioner in our Immunology department, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality laboratory service that directly supports patient care and diagnosis. You'll be involved in both routine and specialist analytical testing of biological samples, contributing to accurate and timely diagnostic reporting.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Application from internal candidates will be considered for secondment with line managers permission.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work together with senior staff and support staff in the Allergy & Autoimmunity section of Immunology to produce a timely, high quality, accurate and cost-effective service. The post holder will ensure the timely processing of patient samples, serving all those patients attending UHP, PCTs representing 100 General Practices and specialist assays referred to us from other Trusts within the Peninsula. The department performs 4.7 million tests annually and employs 123 staff.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Working with colleagues to ensure Immunology in DCL delivers timely processing of all samples and test requests. Ensure stock levels are maintained and recorded. Support the Biomedical Scientists in the preparation, running and maintaining other analysers in the section. Assist in the receipt, processing and storage of all samples including those for which the department derives income. To plan and prioritise own work under supervision and be fully aware of service requirements. To ensure that your own work is carried out efficiently, accurately and in accordance with departmental procedures. To identify, prepare by uncapping and loading onto analysers samples for analysis. Unload, rerun if required, recap, rack away for storage in a refrigerator, freezer or cold room. Ensure that samples received match work lists, the patient ID is correct before testing and there is sufficient sample to perform the assay. To schedule, load and run a range of Quality Control material and to monitor the results of those Quality Control tests, bringing out of range results to the attention of senior staff. Answer telephone enquiries regarding results and other general laboratory issues e.g. giving advice on the correct conditions and sample type for a particular test request. For further information please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory Science or demonstrate proven equivalent experience to the level of an NVQ Level 3 In laboratories Science
Desirable
Demonstrable experience of supervising laboratory staff
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with staff and patients Precision in sample reception processes Attention to detail Accuracy
Desirable
Good interpersonal skills Mature outlook Precision in sample booking-in process Working knowledge of EPIC
Knowledge and experience Essential
Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and its application to the Section Proven technical skills in a Pathology laboratory Demonstrable experience in data input
Desirable
Knowledge of all assays performed and sent away by the department Demonstrable experience working in an immunology laboratory Demonstrable experience of verification and validation within a working laboratory Demonstrable experience working with control material
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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)