Job overview
The Blood Sciences Department at Humber Partnership NHS Trust is looking for an Associate Practitioner to work in our busy Pathology Department. The laboratories at Hull are part of the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) who provide healthcare science services across this wide network.
Based in Hull you will rotate through the Haematology and Transfusion Departments. There will also be a requirement to work at the Castle Hill Laboratory. 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 works well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
1. To carry out the analysis of patient samples and the maintenance of Analytical equipment in the provision of a Clinical Laboratory Service according to departmental standard operating procedures and the departmental quality assurance policy.
2. To use and maintain highly specialist scientific instruments for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease both within the laboratory and in clinical ward areas.
3. Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
4. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
5. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
6. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
7. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
8. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
9. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
10. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
11. A foundation degree in a scientific subject OR an NVQ level 3 in a laboratory sciences subject OR an appropriate equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Recent experience working within a medical laboratory environment.
13. A good working knowledge of pathology laboratories
Desirable criteria
14. Experience in use of laboratory analytical equipment