Job summary
Associate Practitioner - Haematology and Blood Transfusion
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership's (ESEL) Haematology Department.
We are looking to appoint an Associate Practitioner with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner. Experience is desirable but not essential. Support biomedical scientists in the day to day activities of the laboratory, including performing laboratory tests according to protocol, interpreting routine results and acting accordingly within agreed protocols, supervising and training support staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based primarily at either Royal London Hospital, St Bartholomews, Lewisham or Homerton site but may be expected to cover other partnership sites depending on service demand. Although there is a team of dedicated night workers, Associate Practitioners are expected to participate in an Agenda for Change shift system.
The Haematology and Blood Transfusion department at is accreditation by UKAS under ISO 15189 and are assessed for compliance by MHRA. We are approved by the IBMS as a training laboratory for both the registration portfolio, leading to HCPC registration and specialist portfolios.
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma. [AK1]
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
If you require further information please contact:
Patricia Richards, Blood Transfusion Scientific Lead via Telephone on 020 324 60440 or email patricia.richrds5@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
If you require further information please contact:
Patricia Richards, Blood Transfusion Scientific Lead via Telephone on 020 324 60440 or email patricia.richrds5@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum One year experience of working in a busy, acute medical blood sciences laboratory environment.
- Has experience at preparing laboratory reagents for general use.
- Has experienced monitoring laboratory apparatus and temperature controlled storage units.
- Demonstrate an ability to cope with competing priorities.
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
Desirable
- Experience interacting with and able to perform basic operator maintenance on the named equipment; oSysmex XN (Haematology) oSP50 Slide maker stainer oTS-10 tube sorter oRAL Stainer oStarrsed InteRRliner oSysmex CS (Coagulation) oBio-rad IH-500 (Blood Transfusion) oBio-rad Variant II oSebia Capillary Flex
- Experienced using the following named IT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oEPU Middleware (Sysmex) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the assistant practitioner
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality requirements
- Awareness of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of the requirements to safely package and dispatch biologically hazardous samples.
- Knowledge of quality assurance checks perform on samples and laboratory equipment.
- Aware of Safety requirements in a laboratory.
- Aware of the quality management system
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent.
- GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent.
Desirable
- BSc in a Scientific related subject.
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science
- IBMS certificate of Achievement
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Good communication skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff
- Able to follow instructions and learn standard techniques Methodical and organized
- Manual dexterity
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, even under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Good keyboard/VDU skills
- Physical skills: including hand-eye coordination, dexterity and manipulation
- Able to plan, manage and prioritise own workload ensuring completion in a timely and accurate manner
Other
Essential
- Willing to accept instructions and direction from others
- Good interpersonal skills. Commitment to team working and the development of others
- Hold no reservations about handling infected material in accordance with H&S policies
- Pleasant, helpful and confident manner
- Even tempered, polite and tolerant
- Reliable, conscientious, demonstrates motivation
- Flexible working as required and good attendance
Desirable
- Must be interested in completing an IBMS generic portfolio within 24 months in post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum One year experience of working in a busy, acute medical blood sciences laboratory environment.
- Has experience at preparing laboratory reagents for general use.
- Has experienced monitoring laboratory apparatus and temperature controlled storage units.
- Demonstrate an ability to cope with competing priorities.
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
Desirable
- Experience interacting with and able to perform basic operator maintenance on the named equipment; oSysmex XN (Haematology) oSP50 Slide maker stainer oTS-10 tube sorter oRAL Stainer oStarrsed InteRRliner oSysmex CS (Coagulation) oBio-rad IH-500 (Blood Transfusion) oBio-rad Variant II oSebia Capillary Flex
- Experienced using the following named IT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oEPU Middleware (Sysmex) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the assistant practitioner
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality requirements
- Awareness of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of the requirements to safely package and dispatch biologically hazardous samples.
- Knowledge of quality assurance checks perform on samples and laboratory equipment.
- Aware of Safety requirements in a laboratory.
- Aware of the quality management system
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent.
- GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent.
Desirable
- BSc in a Scientific related subject.
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science
- IBMS certificate of Achievement
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Good communication skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff
- Able to follow instructions and learn standard techniques Methodical and organized
- Manual dexterity
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, even under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Good keyboard/VDU skills
- Physical skills: including hand-eye coordination, dexterity and manipulation
- Able to plan, manage and prioritise own workload ensuring completion in a timely and accurate manner
Other
Essential
- Willing to accept instructions and direction from others
- Good interpersonal skills. Commitment to team working and the development of others
- Hold no reservations about handling infected material in accordance with H&S policies
- Pleasant, helpful and confident manner
- Even tempered, polite and tolerant
- Reliable, conscientious, demonstrates motivation
- Flexible working as required and good attendance
Desirable
- Must be interested in completing an IBMS generic portfolio within 24 months in post.
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).
