University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Scientist - Associate Practitioner

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Job summary

We are a seeking an keen, well organised, highly motivated individual to join our multidisciplinary team.

Applications are invited for the post of Associate Practitioner to work within the Blood Sciences Laboratory. The post will involve working across University Hospitals Dorset in Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry at Poole, and the brand new laboratories in the Dorset Pathology Hub at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The post will provide significant opportunities for both personal development and service improvements. Excellent technical skills, attention to detail and good personal organisation are essential to the post, together with an positive attitude towards the role.

You are expected to be qualified to, a minimum of, 2 Science 'A' Levels to include Biology or Chemistry, or NVQ Level 3 (Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities or equivalent), or Access to Higher Education (Science). Previous biomedical laboratory experience is desirable.

Participation in the department's out of hours rota is a requirement of the post.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of HCPC registered staff Associate Practitioners assist in the analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease, to enable diagnosis and also to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. They also assist in analysis which enable population screening for inherited or malignant disorders.

The post holder is required be responsible for the direct supervision of Healthcare Support Workers, assist in the maintenance and running of specialist equipment in all sections.

For full information on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Details

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

sp

Job locations

The Dorset Pathology Hub, Bournemouth

Deansleigh Road

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full information on the role and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full information on the role and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Higher education/NVQ Level 3/A Levels (2)

Desirable

  • Honours degree or currently studying for Honours degree acceptable by IBMS

Experience

Essential

  • Laboratory Competence

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a blood sciences laboratory

Knowledge

Essential

  • Biomedical Tests
  • Understanding of principles of analytical processes
  • CPD
  • Health & Safety

Desirable

  • Disease Understanding

Skills

Essential

  • Application shows evidence of good organisation skills
  • Application shows evidence of good communication skills
  • Application shows evidence of ability to train staff

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Initiative
  • Out of hours working
  • Team player
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Higher education/NVQ Level 3/A Levels (2)

Desirable

  • Honours degree or currently studying for Honours degree acceptable by IBMS

Experience

Essential

  • Laboratory Competence

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a blood sciences laboratory

Knowledge

Essential

  • Biomedical Tests
  • Understanding of principles of analytical processes
  • CPD
  • Health & Safety

Desirable

  • Disease Understanding

Skills

Essential

  • Application shows evidence of good organisation skills
  • Application shows evidence of good communication skills
  • Application shows evidence of ability to train staff

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Initiative
  • Out of hours working
  • Team player

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Dorset Pathology Hub, Bournemouth

Deansleigh Road

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Dorset Pathology Hub, Bournemouth

Deansleigh Road

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Haematology Manager

Stacey Reichter

stacey.reichter@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194798

Details

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

sp

Job locations

The Dorset Pathology Hub, Bournemouth

Deansleigh Road

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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