Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for a motivated and hardworking Associate Practitioner to join a team of transfusion staff delivering one of the UK's largest hospital blood transfusion services, providing support for Addenbrooke's haematological, surgical, obstetrics and the regional major trauma centre. Consequently, the department deals with major blood loss on a daily basis. The department processes around 60,000 blood groups and associated antibody investigations annually and issues around 70,000 blood products.
You will be primarily responsible for the management of cold chain equipment and blood stocks, performing and entering the result of transfusion investigations and communication with a range of service users including clinical staff and the National Blood Service.
A comprehensive 24/7 shift system is in place which you will be expected to participate in.
Main duties of the job
1. To monitor and maintain the cold chain of blood and blood components.
2. To interrogate and maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out.
3. To perform serological investigations under supervision.
4. To select and issue blood components (e.g. platelets, plasma and cryoprecipitate) for transfusion into patients according to departmental SOPs.
5. To participate in training and supervision of less experienced staff.
6. To work flexibly in reflection of service needs. This will include participation in the out of hours shift rota as required.
7. To maintain and promote a professional image of Pathology.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff, and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 2 February 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 11 February 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space, and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working, and flexible start and finish times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Appropriate NVQ 3/diploma or equivalent.
* Additional theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level.
* Working towards Foundation degree or equivalent in Science.
Experience
* Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
* Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS.
* Previous experience of training and supervision of staff.
Knowledge
* Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties.
* Knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
* Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
* Theoretical knowledge of biomedical procedures relevant to post.
Skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently.
* Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service.
* Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
* High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
* Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff.
* Good influencing and negotiating skills.
Additional Requirements
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Integrity and personal credibility.
* Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
* Ability to respond to the needs of the service.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
* Awareness of self and impact on others.
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors, and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
* Able to work with body fluids and hazardous materials.
* Credible and effective leadership qualities.
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.
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