Job Summary
We are seeking a keen, well-organised, highly motivated individual to join our multidisciplinary team.
Applications are invited for the post of Associate Practitioner to work within the Blood Sciences Laboratory. The post will involve working across University Hospitals Dorset in Blood Sciences at Poole, and the brand new laboratories in the Dorset Pathology Hub at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
The post will provide significant opportunities for both personal development and service improvements. Excellent technical skills, attention to detail, and good personal organisation are essential to the post, together with a positive attitude towards the role.
You are expected to be qualified to a minimum of 2 Science 'A' Levels to include Biology or Chemistry, or NVQ Level 3 (Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities or equivalent), or Access to Higher Education (Science). Previous biomedical laboratory experience is desirable.
Participation in the department's out of hours rota is a requirement of the post.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of HCPC registered staff, Associate Practitioners assist in the analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease, to enable diagnosis and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. They also assist in analysis which enables population screening for inherited or malignant disorders.
The post holder is required to be responsible for the direct supervision of Healthcare Support Workers and assist in the maintenance and running of specialist equipment in all sections.
Job Description
Responsibilities
For full information on the role and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
1. Essential: Higher education/NVQ Level 3/A Levels (2)
2. Desirable: Honours degree or currently studying for Honours degree acceptable by IBMS
Experience
1. Essential: Laboratory Competence
2. Desirable: Previous experience in a blood sciences laboratory
Knowledge
1. Essential: Biomedical Tests, Understanding of principles of analytical processes, CPD, Health & Safety
2. Desirable: Disease Understanding
Skills
1. Essential: Application shows evidence of good organisation skills, good communication skills, ability to train staff
Personal Attributes
1. Essential: Initiative, Out of hours working, Team player
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.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Dorset Pathology Hub, Bournemouth, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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