About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the blood sciences team at Northumbria Healthcare as a Healthcare Science Associate.
Healthcare Science Associate works as part of the pathology team. They will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples contributing to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases, and the investigation of other pathological processes. This role contributes to the production of accurate and timely results, whilst supporting the ongoing development of pathology services.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Healthcare Science Associate works as part of the pathology team. They will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples contributing to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases, and the investigation of other pathological processes. This role contributes to the production of accurate and timely results, whilst supporting the ongoing development of pathology services.
Laboratory investigations will be carried out in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with all work carried out to specified standards as laid down by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). This role could be across all sites within the Trust.
To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description Job responsibilities
Work within a Pathology service providing diagnostic support to acute hospitals, community services, and primary care.
Perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks.
Perform a range of routine technical procedures on biological samples under the guidance of a Biomedical Scientist/Team Leader/Manager, adhering to the SOPs.
Undertake a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated procedures requiring skill and manual dexterity.
Ensure urgent samples are prioritised.
Participate in laboratory rotation through appropriate areas of the department.
Supervise and support Healthcare Science Assistants.
Carry out basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining stock, reagent preparation, cleaning, and waste disposal.
Pathology services operate across multiple Trust sites and provide a 24/7 service
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
5 GCSE`s level A - C or 9-4 (must include Maths and English) IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part II, Foundation Degree Certificate or equivalent qualification e.g. HND/HNC
Desirable
Evidence of CPD
Experience and knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of the role of Pathology in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a Pathology laboratory
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 Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
Cramlington
NE23 6NZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)