Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join the team within Blood Sciences at St. Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight. The ideal candidate will have previous laboratory experience in an area of Blood Sciences or Microbiology as well as an NVQ level 3 qualifications or equivalent in science, however applications would be welcomed from candidates with significant UK based laboratory experience. Main duties of the job Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are C ompassion, A ccountable, R espect and E veryone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services. We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today. About us Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions. Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 470-24-0091-PL Job locations St Marys Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Job description Job responsibilities Blood Sciences comprises Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood transfusion Laboratories. The department has recently been refurbished to a high standard and is fully computerised. Chemical Pathology is equipped with Beckman Coulter DxI and AU analysers and Haematology is equipped with new DxH and ACL analysers. There is also a small manual section to provide other tests. This post is expected to join our existing Team of Associate Practitioners to provide 24/7 cover across Blood Sciences and Microbiology after training and candidates should be fit and well enough to complete this requirement. We are looking to appoint individuals who can contribute to the Service we provide to the residents of the Isle of Wight and its visitors and work proactively across the various pathology disciplines. The Blood Sciences Laboratory currently holds UKAS accreditation. The Department holds IBMS training status and offers Specialist Portfolio and apprenticeships. The Isle of Wight is a beautiful place to live and work with affordable housing and excellent links to the mainland. Job description Job responsibilities Blood Sciences comprises Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood transfusion Laboratories. The department has recently been refurbished to a high standard and is fully computerised. Chemical Pathology is equipped with Beckman Coulter DxI and AU analysers and Haematology is equipped with new DxH and ACL analysers. There is also a small manual section to provide other tests. This post is expected to join our existing Team of Associate Practitioners to provide 24/7 cover across Blood Sciences and Microbiology after training and candidates should be fit and well enough to complete this requirement. We are looking to appoint individuals who can contribute to the Service we provide to the residents of the Isle of Wight and its visitors and work proactively across the various pathology disciplines. The Blood Sciences Laboratory currently holds UKAS accreditation. The Department holds IBMS training status and offers Specialist Portfolio and apprenticeships. The Isle of Wight is a beautiful place to live and work with affordable housing and excellent links to the mainland. Person Specification Essential Essential BTEC, or Specialist Clinical Pathology knowledge to NVQ Level 3 Experience working in a clinical laboratory. Conscientious and methodical approach to duties. Understanding of Health and Safety issues within a laboratory setting. Ability to attend the workplace as a part of a 24/7 rota Evidence of good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination. Person Specification Essential Essential BTEC, or Specialist Clinical Pathology knowledge to NVQ Level 3 Experience working in a clinical laboratory. Conscientious and methodical approach to duties. Understanding of Health and Safety issues within a laboratory setting. Ability to attend the workplace as a part of a 24/7 rota Evidence of good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Isle of Wight NHS Trust Address St Marys Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Employer's website https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)