Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
We are looking for well-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Associate Practitioner within Medical Biochemistry and Immunology.
The successful candidate will work supporting Scientific Staff in the preparation and analysis of samples in the Medical Biochemistry and Immunology Department in addition to supprting the department in the testing of its Information Technology systems when upgrades and changes are introduced
The department offers one of the largest Clinical Chemistry and Immunology repertoires in the UK, and hosts the Wales Newborn Blood spot Screening Service, and Antenatal Screening Services.The department actively encourages participation in CPD to develop skills that will assist you in the pursuit of your career ambitions and generally is willing to support appropriate study arrangements/leave including participation in HCPC Certificate of Competence tutorials.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to providing a professional clinical laboratory service by working in the Medical Biochemistry Immunology and Toxicology and undertaking duties to support Scientific Staff in the preparation and analysis of samples of biological samples. This will be achieved by carrying out clinical, technical or scientific tasks under supervision/ direction using a wide range of practical and theoretical knowledge following written Laboratory Procedures and taking responsibility for completion of tasks and areas that have been assigned to the post holder.
To assist in training and development of Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory assistants
To provide a quality analytical service Medical Biochemistry Immunology and Toxicology, while working as part of a team undertaking analysis of biological samples.
Part of the role is to support department in the testing of Information technology (IT) solutions being updated.
The testing would include:
Testing all current tests/sets end to end - this is from request to instrument to each reporting system
Testing all changes as they occur
Liaise with DHCW for any potential changes we may not be aware may affect our reporting
This includes the current test sets and future changes.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job responsibilities
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
Qualifications
* BSc in BMS
Experience
* Significant Lab experience
* Experience of working in a pressured environment (non Laboratory)
* Medical Biochemistry Laboratory experience
Skills
* Evidence of laboratory skills
* Evidence of computer skills via application
* Evidence of working in a multi-tasking/manual dexterity environment
* Well laid out application
Special Knowledge
* Evidence of Laboratory Computer systems use
* Evidence of Manual laboratory procedures
* Evidence of using laboratory analytical equipment
* Evidence of using the All Wales LIM's (Trakcare)
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.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
£26,928 to £29,551 a yearper annum pro rata
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