Associate Practitioner (Band 4) - Blood Sciences - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Winchester, Hampshire
This is an exciting time to join the Blood Sciences department. The department is a new purpose-built laboratory with several new platforms.
Associate Practitioners work as part of a team supporting the Biomedical Scientific staff in the effective provision of the Blood Sciences service. Biomedical Scientists analyze blood and body fluids for the presence or absence of abnormal pathology. This information can then be used to enable diagnosis and also monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
* Under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist
* To undertake a range of manual laboratory investigations and procedures with minimal supervision
* To adhere strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs) used within the laboratory, drawing to the attention of Biomedical Scientists the loss of performance of quality control material and/or equivocal laboratory results
* To operate and carry out the maintenance on selected laboratory equipment
* Be able to do basic troubleshooting for assays being run and decide when a more experienced member of staff should be informed following standard operational SOPs
* To undertake pre and post-analytical checks to audit the accuracy of specimen reception
* The operation of laboratory equipment adhering to set protocols and procedures
The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.
Created in January 2012, the Foundation Trust prioritizes the provision of exceptional, compassionate care delivered by the valued staff working in a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. HHFT employs circa 6,000 people and had a turnover of £382m in 17/18.
Four core values (CARE): Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Encourage. These are in place to support four clear objectives: provide outstanding care for patients, empower all members of staff, ensure sustainable growth, and innovate for the future.
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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
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