Associate Practitioner
5 days ago
Job summary
Join Our Team as a Band 4 Associate Practitioner Support Excellence in Blood Sciences - Make a Difference Every Day
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Associate Practitioners to join our established and growing team in the Blood Sciences Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding service, contributing to vital diagnostic work and patient care.
This is a part-time position ( hours per week) , with participation in a 24/7 rota required to meet the needs of the service.
What We're Looking For:
Enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals with a passion for laboratory work. Strong team players with excellent organisational and communication skills. A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the delivery of essential diagnostic services. You will work in a supportive team environment and gain valuable experience across a range of disciplines within Blood Sciences.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply now and become an integral part of our team, where your work will make a real difference to patient care.
Shape the future of diagnostics - join us today
Main duties of the job
About the Role: As an Associate Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting our registered Biomedical Scientists in delivering high-quality laboratory services. Key responsibilities include:
Participating in laboratory testing procedures across Haematology , Biochemistry , Point of Care Testing , Rapid COVID-19 Testing , and Blood Transfusion . Providing technical support to scientific staff within the Blood Sciences Department. Working collaboratively to ensure efficient and accurate processing of samples.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this position please see the full job description that is attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
A-levels (must inc. Biology or Chemistry)
Desirable
Relevant foundation degree, Level 4 BTEX, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 2 or equivalent Evidence of training in other areas related to Laboratory work Health and Safety
Experience
Essential
Laboratory Experience
Desirable
Understanding of medical terminology
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge / understanding of data protection
Desirable
Understanding of basic diagnostic techniques
Key Skills
Essential
Good standard of written and verbal communication Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, with good attention to detail Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information Ability to work efficiently to a high level of accuracy Good manual dexterity, able to cope with repetitive un-capping and re-capping of sample containers Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
Other
Essential
Ability to work independently and part of a team Self-motivated with an ability to take instruction and a willingness to learn Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines Able to demonstrate commitment to work towards the delivery of patient care Methodical, organised, self-motivated, trustworthy, reliable and punctual Able to participate in 24/7 working pattern Able to work at both the Peterborough and HInchingbrooke sites as required Able to use own initiative at relevant times-
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