Job overview
This is an exciting time to join the Blood Sciences department. The department is a new purpose built laboratory with several new platforms.
Associate Practitioners work as part of a team supporting the Biomedical Scientific staff in the effective provision of the Blood Sciences service. Biomedical Scientists analyse blood, body fluids, for the presence or absence of abnormal pathology. This information can then be used to enable diagnosis and also monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
Main duties of the job
1. Under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist
2. To undertake a range of manual laboratory investigations and procedures with minimal supervision
3. To adhere strictly to standard operating procedures (SOP’s) used within the laboratory. Drawing to the attention of Biomedical Scientists the loss of performance of quality control material and or equivocal laboratory results
4. To operate and carry out the maintenance on selected laboratory equipment
5. Be able to do basic trouble shooting for assays being run and decide when a more experienced member of staff should be informed following standard operational SOP’s
6. To undertake pre and post analytical checks to audit the accuracy of specimen reception
7. The operation of laboratory equipment adhering to set protocols and procedures
Working for our organisation
The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.
Created in January 2012 the Foundation Trust prioritises the provision of exceptional, compassionate, care delivered by the valued staff working in a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. HHFT employs circa 6,000 people and had a turnover of £382m in 17/18
Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. These are in place to support of four clear objectives, provide outstanding care of patients, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Understand the principles of patient confidentiality
9. Basic keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
10. Previous laboratory or hospital experience
Qualification
Essential criteria
11. Good sound general education up to A level/Vocational NVQ3 or equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
12. IBMS accredited Biomedical science degree (BSc)
Skills and ability
Essential criteria
13. Competent and polite telephone manner
14. Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
15. Willingness to work flexibly
16. Willingness to develop and train as the skill mix extends or alters