Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team of Associate Biomedical Practitioners (ABPs) within the Blood Sciences lab at RUH. The successful candidate will join a critical team providing skilled assistance to Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, and other Health Care Professionals.
Duties are performed primarily to support the technical services in Specimen Reception which includes molecular testing for Covid, flu, norovirus and C.difficile.
Main duties of the job
* Perform pre-analytical and basic analytical tasks under Biomedical Scientist (BMS) supervision.
* Supervise, organise and allocate work and train other Healthcare professionals.
* Develop own skills and knowledge and undertake additional in-house training to be able to fulfil the role of an Assistant Practitioner.
* Maintain clinical records and enter patient and result data from own investigations or others into the laboratory computers.
* Follow Standard Operating Procedures and policies in area of work.
* Be flexible and, after appropriate training, have knowledge and competence to work in all designated areas as required.
Qualifications
* Level 4 Diploma/Foundation degree in Biomedical Science or Healthcare Science + 1 year experience in the UK NHS OR IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part II + 3 years experience in the UK NHS.
* Associate Member of IBMS (desirable).
* Sufficient experience working in a laboratory as an MLA, having met the laboratory competencies required as Band 3 MLA.
* Theoretical knowledge to enable processing of patient samples for basic analysis.
* Understanding of quality management and laboratory procedures.
* Ability to teach a technical subject to non‑technical staff.
* Ability to undertake work methodically, accurately and timely.
* Ability to train others and open to on‑the‑job training.
* Ability to lead and motivate a team.
Employer Information
This role is supported by RUH's commitment to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment, providing opportunities for professional development, and offering a comprehensive workplace wellbeing programme.
Please note – due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided.
Applicants are required to provide Disclosure and Barring Service check for unspent criminal convictions.
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