About this role
Job summary
Applicants are invited from suitably experienced / qualified candidates who wish to take on the role of Band 4 Associate Practitioner (AP) post within Microbiology.
***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.
***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.***
Main duties of the job
AP staff assist the Biomedical Scientists in the examination of a wide range of clinical samples from patients, to determine the laboratory diagnosis, and appropriate treatment, of infection. There will also be a requirement to rotate within the roles that the current Band 4 team undertake as well as assisting BMS staff with sensitivity, identification work, management of band 2/3 staff and working in the following sections: Blood cultures/ Miscellaneous, General bench, TB, Enterics/media and serology
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. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description Job responsibilities
1) To assist in the examination of a wide range of clinical samples from patients, in order to determine the laboratory diagnosis, and the appropriate treatment, of infection due to bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Samples may additionally include other samples related to the potential for cause or spread of infection and samples for the purpose of screening patients for the carriage of significant organisms.
2) To carry out such bacteriological, serological or molecular diagnostic procedures as deemed applicable, working in conjunction with registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) staff. This is a Laboratory support post with all activity being supervised by an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
3) To supervise, mentor, support and work with Senior Assistant Technical Officers (SATOs), Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs), and other support staff, to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
(See JD for full comprehensive list of duties)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oTo demonstrate proven equivalent experience to the level of an NVQ level 3 in Laboratory Science oConsiderable laboratory demonstrable experience plus NVQ level 3 or evidence of equivalent demonstrable experience oGCSE to Grade C or above in English, Science, & Maths, or equivalent.
Desirable
oWorking towards a level 4 science qualification (BSc, HND, Foundation degree) oNVQ4 in Clinical Laboratory Support (or equivalent)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential
Proven Knowledge of Health & Safety issues Understanding of need for patient confidentiality Basic keyboard skills and computer literacy
Desirable
Proven Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and its application to the Section Previous demonstrable experience in a laboratory environment.
APTITUDE & ABILITIES Essential
Accuracy and attention to detail Excellent communication skills, being able to effectively respond to staff and patients Ability to prioritise workloads
Desirable
Proven working knowledge of laboratory information management systems Proven working knowledge of Quality Management Systems including audit
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 UHPT, Microbiology department (Level 5)
Derriford rd
PLYMOUTH
PL6 8DH
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)