Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner

6 months ago

York, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Would you like a rewarding career at the heart of healthcare?

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Biochemistry team to provide an efficient and high quality diagnostic service to our patients.

This is a permanent full-time vacancy of 37.5 hours per week for a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner in the York Biochemistry Department. The post holder will be expected to work alternate weeks of day (8:45 - 5:15) and late (12.30-9pm) shifts.

As a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner, you will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of patient samples in the Biochemistry Department using a range of scientific and technical procedures.

The Biochemistry Department is fully equipped with the Roche Cobas 8100 pre analytic system which is tracked to the Roche Cobas 8000 analytical lines, TOSOH G11s, HMJACK analyser and protein analysis using the Sebia Capillarys and Hydrogel system.

We are a UKAS accredited laboratory and also an IBMS training laboratory. The department is fully committed to continued professional and personal development and will support the successful applicant in achieving their full potential.

The analysis of faecal samples for FIT on the HM-JACKarc analyser

Preparation of faecal samples for faecal calprotectin and faecal elastase analysis on the Roche 8000.

Use of the Roche 8100 pre-analytical system

To carry out maintenance and calibration of equipment as appropriate.

To follow quality control procedures as set out in the departmental procedures.

Work without direct supervision and following departmental standard operating procedures

To provide a high quality and timely service

To report any problems to the senior Biomedical Scientist

Data input of patient details and results into the Laboratory Information system.

To plan and prioritise your individual workload

Our benefits

**We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including**:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

**A full description of the role is available in the attachment**: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

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