Job summary Haemtology Department, King George Hospital Goodmayes Band 4, Associate Practitioner Band Salary: AFC terms and conditions Hours: full time 37.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen within haematology deparrtment for a suitably qualified assocaite practioner. We are looking for an enthusiastic highly motivated individual to join our King George Laboratory to help with the day to day running of the haematology service. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner, organised and willing to learn new skills in a laboratory environment. Please note this is not a Trainee BMS pos Main duties of the job 1. Rotate through the various sections of General Blood Sciences, working under the direction of Biomedical Scientists. 2. To work the urgent bench competently and process the samples within the stated Turnaround times. 3. For Blood Sciences requests, enter patient demographics, test request information, results and comments, taking responsibility for accuracy of new information entered onto the Pathology database. 4. Perform investigations on patient samples, (mainly blood and urine), ranging from specialised manual techniques to automated investigations on large, expensive and technically sophisticated multichannel analysers. 5. To safely handle, use or dispose of blood, urine, faeces or other biological material, and hazardous or radioactive chemicals. 6. Undertake preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to them being used for patient investigations. 7. Carry out first line equipment and method troubleshooting, advising line managers of situations requiring further action, and carry out initial repairs following guidance from service engineers to resolve faults. About us We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with. Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer. We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out. We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 162-6596-TA Job locations Queens Hospital Rom Valley Way Romford RM7 0AG Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Tosin Aragbaiye, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Tosin Aragbaiye, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Relevant qualifications in Medical Laboratory Science or Technology, e.g. Foundation degree in laboratory science or overseas degree or diploma which is not acceptable for registration with the Health Care Professions Council. Skills/ Abilities Essential Good organisational skills Ability to prioritise work Effective personal organisation Can use initiative Desirable Use of Word processing and spread sheet package Experience on the Blood Sciences Urgent bench Experience/ Knowledge Essential Experience in Blood Sciences Reception Working as a member of a team Basic IT skills, experience in using IT Applications Desirable Problem solving Biochemistry and/or Haematology theory Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Relevant qualifications in Medical Laboratory Science or Technology, e.g. Foundation degree in laboratory science or overseas degree or diploma which is not acceptable for registration with the Health Care Professions Council. Skills/ Abilities Essential Good organisational skills Ability to prioritise work Effective personal organisation Can use initiative Desirable Use of Word processing and spread sheet package Experience on the Blood Sciences Urgent bench Experience/ Knowledge Essential Experience in Blood Sciences Reception Working as a member of a team Basic IT skills, experience in using IT Applications Desirable Problem solving Biochemistry and/or Haematology theory 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Queens Hospital Rom Valley Way Romford RM7 0AG Employer's website https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)