Associate Practitioner

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Job Overview
Applications are invited from enthusiastic well motivated individuals to work in the Department of Immunology and

Immunogenetics within the grounds of Southmead Hospital. The laboratory is housed in a modern, purpose-built laboratory and the successful candidate will be joining a busy but friendly team.

The Immunology department at North Bristol NHS Trust provides a diagnostic service for the local community serving a local population of

approximately 500,000 and a referral service throughout the Southwest. The laboratory is split in to four sections: Autoimmunity / Allergy,

Immunochemistry, Immunophenotyping and Tissue Typing the successful candidate will rotate between all the sections.

Please note this is not a training post.

Please see this short video showcasing Pathology at NBT.

If you would like an informal chat please contact Ellen Roberts

If a sufficient number of applications are received for this post, then it may close early

Main duties of the job

• To provide laboratory support for pre-analytical testing of samples
• To undertake diagnostic tests on blood and other body fluids.
• To operate, and maintain specialist laboratory equipment.
• To input sample data as part of pre-analytical testing
• Work in all sections of the department as required.

As this is a non-HCPC registered position the post holder will not authorise results.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To receive and process samples prior to testing in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.

To rotate through sections of the laboratory as required and support BMS staff.

To prepare and maintain analysers in accordance to protocols for routine use.

To maintain your own laboratory competencies

To participate in all aspects of quality control and quality assurance including audits as required.

To be competent in the use of laboratory computer systems

Please See Job Description For More Information
Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Diploma/HNC/HND in relevant science subject or relevant experience/equivalent level of knowledge.

Desirable criteria

• Degree in science or related subject

Work experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working as a support grade worker in a pathology laboratory

Desirable criteria

• Experience of the use of pathology laboratory computer systems
• Experience of the application of Health & Safety practice to pathology laboratories
• Experience of the preparation of samples for analysis, including pre- and post-analytical checking

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• IT and keyboard skills
• Working with samples and equipment in a laboratory environment

Desirable criteria

• Ability to plan, prioritise and re-schedule workloads
• Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision

Personal

Essential criteria

• Effective team worker

Desirable criteria

• Committed to personal development

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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.