Job summary The Chesterfield site of Derbyshire Pathology are inviting applications from candidates who are enthusiastic, committed individuals to join our team within the Blood Sciences Department as full time, permanent Band 4 Associate Practitioners. The successful candidate will work in all areas of blood sciences including blood transfusion and POCT. We have full UKAS ISO15189:2022 accreditation and we are also accredited with the IBMS as a training laboratory. We are inviting applications from candidates who are highly motivated and proactive to join a friendly and well-motivated team. You must be adaptable and have the ability to work within a vibrant and professional team on a 24/7 shift rota, coping with the daily pressures of a busy and frequently changing environment. We would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further. Main duties of the job Our modern laboratories are well equipped with a Sysmex XN9000 line and CS5100 analysers in Haematology & Coagulation; Roche Cobas 8000 analysers and an 8100 pre analytics module in Biochemistry. Biorad IH1000's and Blood360 blood tracking system in blood transfusion. POCT equipment includes GEM5000, Freestyle glucose/ketone meters, ID Now and iSTAT Alinity. Key duties include specimen processing and the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment rotating through all sections of Blood Sciences, including POCT, and Blood Transfusion for which full training will be given. A flexible approach to working is required as APs participate in a 24/7 shift rota and the successful candidate will be required to participate in this shift system once trained and competent. We welcome applications from enthusiastic, committed individuals who are looking to take on a new challenge, with a foundation degree level or equivalent in science and good I.T. skills. Demonstrable previous paid pathology laboratory experience is essential, preferably within Blood Sciences. Closing date: 30 April 2025 Interview date: 14 May 2025 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-CDCS-3596 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Qualifications Essential Science Foundation degree (Skill level 5), or NVQ clinical laboratory support level 5 qualification or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I & II or any other equivalent skill level 5 qualification Skills Essential Able to respond to a variety of enquiries, ranging in complexity, from users Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work on a day-to-day basis Desirable Experience of specimen reception and data entry Knowledge Essential Demonstrable experience using fully automated equipment Desirable Experience of POCT equipment Experience Essential Demonstrable Blood Sciences experience Demonstrable experience of statistical procedures Desirable Demonstrable UK Pathology experience Evidence of stock and consumable handling Experience of working flexibly on a shift rota Other Essential Willing to work on 24/7 shift rota Person Specification Qualifications Essential Science Foundation degree (Skill level 5), or NVQ clinical laboratory support level 5 qualification or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I & II or any other equivalent skill level 5 qualification Skills Essential Able to respond to a variety of enquiries, ranging in complexity, from users Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work on a day-to-day basis Desirable Experience of specimen reception and data entry Knowledge Essential Demonstrable experience using fully automated equipment Desirable Experience of POCT equipment Experience Essential Demonstrable Blood Sciences experience Demonstrable experience of statistical procedures Desirable Demonstrable UK Pathology experience Evidence of stock and consumable handling Experience of working flexibly on a shift rota Other Essential Willing to work on 24/7 shift rota 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)