Role Summary
To deliver expert analytical, advisory, and interpretive services to clinicians for processing pathological specimens in Clinical Chemistry. Upholding stringent departmental quality standards is paramount, achieved through adherence to SOPs, rigorous implementation of quality control protocols, and proficient instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
Acting as an autonomous practitioner, engage in Departmental Out-of-Hours shifts and on-call services. Actively contribute to sustaining high-quality standards through dedicated participation in quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, be prepared to deputise for Band 7 colleagues when necessary.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
Join a high-performing team driving diagnostic innovation.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an HCPC-registered professional to contribute their expertise to one of the UK's most dynamic pathology teams. With advanced technology and cutting-edge laboratories, we process around 94,000 blood tests every day, supporting high-quality diagnostics and pioneering research.
Our department is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for translational research, with significant expertise in diabetes and gastroenterology autoimmunity. We have a strong collaborative relationship with the University of Exeter Medical School, and our laboratory plays a pivotal role in providing a comprehensive research and development analytical service, supporting clinical trials and translating diagnostic research into practical applications. In 2021, we were proud to receive the HSJ Acute Sector Innovation of the Year Award for creating a remote blood testing service for paediatric patients with rare diseases, ensuring vital access to care during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking and supportive team. Based in Exeter, you'll enjoy the benefits of a vibrant city surrounded by the stunning Devon countryside and Southwest coastline. Whether you're seeking a fixed-term or substantive position, you'll receive full training and join our 24/7 shift service.
Working Pattern: 37.5 Hours Per Week
For further information please contact: Aled Lewis, Deputy Laboratory Manager on aled.lewis@nhs.net or Adrian Cudmore, Laboratory Manager on adrian.cudmore@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr