Job summary
We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our dynamic Biochemistry team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality Clinical Biochemistry services across two general hospitals, with your primary base being Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.
The position is full-time, totalling hours per week. Core working shifts will be scheduled between 09:00 to 17:10 and 10:20 to 18:30, Monday through Friday. Additionally, you will be expected to participate in rotas to cover Saturday and Sunday mornings, as well as Public and Bank Holidays, as needed.
If you are passionate about biochemistry and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As an Associate Practitioner, you will undertake a range of healthcare scientific tasks, including standard biomedical investigations and specialized tests on various body fluids, such as blood, urine, and faeces, under the supervision of an HCPC-registered practitioner. You will rotate through different sections of the Biochemistry laboratory based on your experience and training. Your responsibilities will also include performing quality control and maintenance on complex analysers, assisting with basic troubleshooting, supporting Biomedical Scientists with routine and advanced tests, and providing training and supervision to MLA staff. Previous experience in an NHS Clinical Biochemistry laboratory is desirable.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
1. We listen, learn and improve
2. We treat everyone with respect
3. We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
4. Qualifications
5. Communication skills
Desirable
6. Level 4 apprenticeship
7. Ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential
8. Experience including HTA
Desirable
9. Use of a networked computer system