Associate Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 276460**Salary**:

- £20,472 - £22,377**Job grade**:

- Administrative Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Type of role**:

- Security**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- Virology Department, 3rd Floor Clinical Sciences Building, MRI, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WLAbout the job

**Job summary**:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest Virology departments in England. The Virology department forms part of The Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership (MMMP), which is a collaboration between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The laboratory therefore provides both a clinical Virology service and a public health Virology service to the North-West of England and beyond.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivate Associate Practitioner. At least 2 years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant is essential for this role. The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team, providing a high level of microbiological analysis to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment.

To be responsible for carrying out the duties in an area of a section of the laboratory, to be able to rotate through all the different sections in the laboratory and to supervise and train MLAs when appropriate. The post holder would be expected to assist in any response or activity of a national/international nature, e.g. a Bioterrorism incident or a major disease outbreak.

**Location**

Virology Department, 3rd Floor Clinical Sciences Building, MRI, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, this role is lab-based.
- *Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available. *_

**Working Pattern - **Full Time, Part Time, Job Share, Flexible Working. The post holder is expected to participate in working as part of a team to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

**Job description**:
As the Associate Practitioner your main responsibilities will include:

- To become competent in receiving samples, performing routine tests to completion, and reporting of results according to specified protocols and procedures, under supervision of a qualified Biomedical Scientist.
- To be trained in the use of various techniques, analysers, machinery, microscopes, and other technological equipment, to achieve an appropriate level of competence and quality.
- To record test results and maintain records according to local procedures and protocols.
- Processing specimens, sub culturing of specimens, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment, assisting BMS staff in analytical techniques, and use of automated equipment within Containment Level 3 laboratory.
- To be capable of aiding the medical laboratory assistants in the initial processing of samples, including the interpretation of clinical information and be available to cover in their absence.

**Person specification**:
**Essential**
- At least 3 years’ work experience as a medical laboratory assistant
- Data entry and keyboard skills
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Conscientious, methodical approach to duties
- Demonstration of good interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision
- Demonstrated experience in a clinical laboratory

**Desirable**
- NVQ4/Foundation degree in Health Sciences (or equivalent level of knowledge).

**Benefits**:

- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Things you need to know

**Selection process details**:
**STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT**:
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

**STAGE 2 - INTERVIEW**

This competition will involve an interview either by video or face to face.

Please note, as part of the selection process, you may be asked to prepare to deliver a presentation or take a test.

**Expected Timeline**:
**Shortlist**: 6th April 2023

**Interviews**: TBC

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.**Security**:
- People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.**Nationality requirements**:
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil S

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