Job summary
Assistant Practitioner Band 4 Full time - 37. hours Permanent
We are looking for keen, proactive and suitably qualified individuals to join our small but friendly team.
We are a fully computerised laboratory with electronic links to the wards and local GPs. Biochemistry operates Beckman Coulter Technology whereas Blood Transfusion operates Ortho Vision Technology, with some manual work also associated with both roles.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to assist with the day-to-day support of routine laboratory, tasks include processing and supporting the department with escalation to the BMS and advanced BMS in department.
All work performed will be in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely results.
To attend meetings as appropriate.
To participate in training of the Medical Laboratory Assistants and other staff where deemed appropriate by Advanced (Senior) Biomedical Scientist and/or Department Manager.
To plan and organise their own work.
To ensure all equipment and work areas are kept clean and tidy.
To assist in monitoring blood stocks and reagents and dealing with outstanding work.
To carry out corrective action and inform the Advanced (Senior) Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences of any event which may cause a service delivery failure.
To communicate with all departments in hospital, GP's and other institutes regarding sample and sample handling including information on all tests to ensure the service is maintained to a very high standard.
To understand and follow all BCSH and trust guidelines and policies in Blood Transfusion.
To communicate any relevant information to laboratory colleagues within the section and to inform effectively at hand over.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Minimum qualifications 3 GCSE grades A-C (Maths & English) or equivalent qualifications or experience
- Numerate and literate and able to handle numbers / patient details accurately and without error.
- Level 4 Qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Foundation level degreee or equivalent experience in the NHS
Desirable
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II)
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience
- Minimum experience of 3 years working in a Pathology Blood Science / Specimen Reception Department
- Knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT Microsoft packages e.g. word processing and spread sheets
- Exhibit competency to work alone
Desirable
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to work within all areas of the department
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess good training and presentation skills
- Must be able to organise own workload
- Good manual dexterity and coordination.
- Technical Skills in performing POCT
Desirable
- Knowledge of Audit.
- Ability to use laboratory equipment.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Minimum qualifications 3 GCSE grades A-C (Maths & English) or equivalent qualifications or experience
- Numerate and literate and able to handle numbers / patient details accurately and without error.
- Level 4 Qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Foundation level degreee or equivalent experience in the NHS
Desirable
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II)
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience
- Minimum experience of 3 years working in a Pathology Blood Science / Specimen Reception Department
- Knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT Microsoft packages e.g. word processing and spread sheets
- Exhibit competency to work alone
Desirable
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to work within all areas of the department
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess good training and presentation skills
- Must be able to organise own workload
- Good manual dexterity and coordination.
- Technical Skills in performing POCT
Desirable
- Knowledge of Audit.
- Ability to use laboratory equipment.
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.
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.
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).
