Associate Practitioner - Research and Development
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The Blood Sciences Department at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for an Associate Practitioner to work within our Research and Development team within Pathology. The laboratories at Hull are part of the newly formed Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) who provide healthcare science services across this wide network.
Based in Hull your main duties will involve working within the R&D section of Blood Sciences where you will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures to support R&D and clinical trials within the Pathology network. You will also be expected to work within the Blood Sciences department at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Your role will involve carrying out analytical tests and performing maintenance on analytical equipment under the supervision of a Biomedical Scientist. We are looking for individuals who are hardworking, innovative, sociable, and work well as part of a team.
This is a 12 months fixed term or secondment position and would be suitable for individuals wishing to gain laboratory experience or wanting to take their first steps into a career in healthcare.
If you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current manager prior to submitting your application.
Responsibilities
* Carry out the analysis of patient samples and the maintenance of analytical equipment in the provision of a Clinical Laboratory Service according to departmental SOPs and the departmental quality assurance policy.
* Use and maintain highly specialist scientific instruments for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease both within the laboratory.
* Maintain adequate stocks of reagents and consumables and ensure these are stored in an appropriate environment to maintain integrity.
* Plan and prioritise your individual workload.
* Select and prepare samples ready for examination.
* Input patient details and results into the Laboratory Information system.
* Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Silvia Madrid Willingham, Job title: Senior BMS. Research & Development, Email: silvia.madridwillingham@nhs.net, Telephone: 01482 604321.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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