Job overview
We have a vacancy for a Permanent Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our friendly Virology Team at Hull Royal Infirmary. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team, who we expect will be able to help us provide an efficient, high quality Microbiology / Virology Diagnostic Service.
This vacancy is being funded by NHS England as part of a pilot study for opt out BBV testing in ED - running for 6 months.
We are committed to providing excellent training and support a variety of CPD and learning opportunities.
If you have the appropriate qualifications and experience required for this role, and would like to thrive in a supportive and scientific department while providing a diagnostic service for our patients, then this is the job for you.
The successful candidate will be able to be flexible in order to meet the service needs. You will work a shift pattern consisting of early, day and late shifts. This includes weekend and bank holiday cover. Further detail about the shift patterns can be discussed at interview.
This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.
This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will perform a range of complex tasks in closely defined areas comparable with a Biomedical Scientist. The post holder will receive and make telephone enquiries and take and give results to other healthcare professionals. The successful candidate is also expected to perform some reception, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) and clerical duties.
The post holder will use their individual judgment to make decisions that will have an impact on the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources.
The post holder will also be expected to support, advise and train less experienced staff such as trainees, students and Band 2 MLAs and to ensure that personal proficiency and competence are maintained.
Working for our organisation
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with 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.
4. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
5. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
6. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
7. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
8. 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.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory sciences Or Foundation degree in a science subject
Desirable criteria
10. Working towards the essential criteria or Bsc in science subject
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Previous laboratory experience
12. Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories
13. Basic computer skills
Desirable criteria
14. Clinical Laboratory experience
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
15. A flexible nature able to cope with changing demands of the service.
16. Must be able to communicate with other professionals at all levels.
17. Willingness to participate in lifelong learning.
18. Responsible and mature attitude.
19. Able to work under pressure.
Desirable criteria
20. Examples of communication skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
21. Able to work without close supervision yet fit into a team when required.
22. Able to follow a full training programme to achieve the required level of competency.
23. Able to work to specified procedures.
24. Keyboard skills for computer data input.
25. Able to recognise problems and suggest solutions.
26. Knowledge of Health & Safety
Desirable criteria
27. Willing to participate in CPD
28. Examples of problem solving
29. Examples of training others