Job summary
The post holder will take on operational and/or administrative responsibility for a specific area or to provide advanced administrative and operational support within a laboratory area. This role may include supervision of PSWs involved in the role. Advanced training will be given to allow the post holder to work without direct supervision, referring to the line manager of the section when required.
As an Associate Practitioner in the point of care, the post holder will contribute to the provision of the clinical laboratory service, as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, performing work activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
The post holder will follow an in-service certificated competency training programme. Under the guidance of qualified staff, the Associate Practitioner will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes.
The post holder will be trained to make decisions that have an impact on the end result in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources.
Main duties of the job
- Act in a way that promotes patient care and maintains the integrity of the Department
- Maintain and promote the professional image of South of Tyne and Wear Pathology Services and Gateshead Health NHS Trust.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with the Trust Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Information Security Policy.
- Deal with members of the Public/Patients in a Professional manner.
- Comply with good work practices in accordance with the Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety Policies.
- Prioritise work in accordance with guidance from operating procedures and senior members of staff.
- Follow good laboratory practice in line with professional guidelines and UKAS standards.
- Work within the Terms and Conditions of Employment of your Trust Contract.
- Report incidents, accidents and defects according to Trust and Directorate guidelines.
- Participate in the maintenance of the quality system by participating in QC and EQA schemes.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programmebalancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the development of the South of Tyne Clinical Pathology Services, an opportunity has arisen for a permanent Associate Practitioners (Band4) to join a friendly professional team within our Point of Care Department, the post holder will contribute to the provision of the clinical laboratory service, as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, which provide a service across the three hospital sites; Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside.
The Gateshead site is a new state of the art laboratory with all staff rotating into this area to train on new processes The purpose of the post is to ensure that the Point of Care Department is able to meet the needs of the service both now and in the future with particular focus on point of care research based activities . Staff will be required to rotate across all laboratory sites and participate in the departments shift rota pattern.
To be eligible to apply for the post you must meetALLthe essential criteria requirements of the relevant personal specification. Please ensure you respond to all personal specification requirements in your application.
Salary offered will be dependent on current position and previous relevant experience.
The post will be on Gateshead Health NHS Trust terms and conditions of employment.
For any queries please Contact:
Ian Dunn on 0191 445 8711
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the development of the South of Tyne Clinical Pathology Services, an opportunity has arisen for a permanent Associate Practitioners (Band4) to join a friendly professional team within our Point of Care Department, the post holder will contribute to the provision of the clinical laboratory service, as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, which provide a service across the three hospital sites; Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside.
The Gateshead site is a new state of the art laboratory with all staff rotating into this area to train on new processes The purpose of the post is to ensure that the Point of Care Department is able to meet the needs of the service both now and in the future with particular focus on point of care research based activities . Staff will be required to rotate across all laboratory sites and participate in the departments shift rota pattern.
To be eligible to apply for the post you must meetALLthe essential criteria requirements of the relevant personal specification. Please ensure you respond to all personal specification requirements in your application.
Salary offered will be dependent on current position and previous relevant experience.
The post will be on Gateshead Health NHS Trust terms and conditions of employment.
For any queries please Contact:
Ian Dunn on 0191 445 8711
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards a level 4 science qualification (BSc, HND, Foundation degree) or Considerable laboratory experience plus a recognised qualification acceptable for University entrance for a degree or Considerable laboratory experience plus a minimum of NVQ4 in Clinical Laboratory Support (or equivalent) or Considerable laboratory experience plus the IBMS Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Part II (to be submitted prior to job interview)
Experience
Essential
- Previous Biomedical laboratory/NHS experience or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards a level 4 science qualification (BSc, HND, Foundation degree) or Considerable laboratory experience plus a recognised qualification acceptable for University entrance for a degree or Considerable laboratory experience plus a minimum of NVQ4 in Clinical Laboratory Support (or equivalent) or Considerable laboratory experience plus the IBMS Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Part II (to be submitted prior to job interview)
Experience
Essential
- Previous Biomedical laboratory/NHS experience or equivalent
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).
