Associate Practitioner – Haematology and Blood Transfusion (QEH)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership’s (ESEL) Haematology and Blood Transfusion Departments.
We are looking to appoint an Associate Practitioner with an enthusiastic and positive attitude to working in a flexible manner (participation in the Agenda for Change shift system), committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients.
Experience is desirable but not essential.The successful candidate will integrate with the technical & scientific laboratory team primarily atQueen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH)and will take direction from Biomedical Scientists in supporting Operational Leads for ESEL sites. The candidate may be requested tocover other partnershipEssential Service Laboratoriessites depending on service demandsat Homerton Healthcare, Newham University Hospital, St Bartholomew’s Hospital Site, University Hospital Lewisham, Whipp’s Cross Hospital or Royal London Hospital.
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
There is an added expectation and support provided for the successful candidate to complete the IBMS registration portfolio and apply for the IBMS Certificate of Competence.
The Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments at QEH are UKAS accredited under ISO 15189 and are assessed for compliance by MHRA. We are approved by the IBMS as a training laboratory for both the registration portfolio, leading to HCPC registration and specialist portfolios.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
**IF HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, VACANCY WILL BE CLOSED EARLY*
If you require further information please contact:
Tosin Kelani, ESL Blood Sciences Operational Lead QEH via Telephone on 0208 836 6046 or emailtkelani@nhs.net
This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Dec 2024