Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD An opportunity has arisen, for experienced laboratory support workers to progress to these new Associate Partitioner roles within the Blood Sciences service. The successful candidates will support the continued service delivery and develop the Associate Practitioner role within Quality Management and Transfusion, providing support to the scientific and management team in meeting the requirements of UKAS, BSQR. You will be able to demonstrate or be keen to develop knowledge and skills in quality management functions such as document management, audit and risk assessment and in Transfusion functions such as stock management, cold chain management, clinical and laboratory staff training and traceability. If you currently work out of hours cover you will be required to continue this for up to 6 months. If you have an interest in this role, please send an Expression of Interest to; Rob Bellingham (BCUHB - Pathology) Robert.Bellinghamwales.nhs.uk Main duties of the job Working as part of the wider laboratory support worker team, these new roles will develop skills to provided higher level support for quality management across the blood sciences disciplines and specialist skills to support the transfusion laboratory and practitioner services. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The post holder is responsible for assisting in the provision of the Blood Science Service across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). Working with the Biomedical scientists and other members of the team to provide an accurate, rapid diagnosis of blood and other body fluid samples, which will improve the clinical treatment of patients, contributing to their welfare. Carrying out, under minimal supervision by qualified staff the routine tasks in the laboratory not requiring all the specialist skills or training of a BMS. Practising, within competence, the duties of a Higher grade MLA. Carrying out some of the core analytical work of the department using routine procedures, conforming to agreed standard operational procedures, policies and good laboratory practice. To assist in training and development of Associate Practitioners (Associate Healthcare Scientists), Medical Laboratory assistants (Assistant Healthcare Scientists) and other appropriate trainees when required. 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 Skills Essential criteria Experience of working in a laboratory Organisational skills Attention to detail and accuracy of work Qualifications Essential criteria Meets required PS qualification