Associate Practitioner

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Virology team at the Virology Department at the Hull University Teaching Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist in enabling our friendly team to provide a high quality and efficient Virology diagnostic service to our patients and users of the service.

You will be working alongside a team of Pathology Support Workers, Associate Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists and full training will be provided.Once suitably trained weekend and bank holiday participation will be required.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

  • Receipt and sorting of samples into the department
  • Pre analytical preparation of samples
  • Assisting in the general cleanliness and tidying of the section
  • Routine analyser preparation and operation
  • Preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment
  • Using automated equipment when analysing patient samples
  • Performing work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports.
  • Safe handling of blood, respiratory swabs and other biological samples and hazardous materials.

About us

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.

Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.

Date posted

11 April 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£22,549 to £24,882 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-4070109-AP-CG4

Job locations

Virology Department, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against Covid -19. This remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

DBS Checks

Under our criminal records check policy, we will re-claim the cost of DBS checks (where required for a role) on the commencement of your employment. Further details will be set out with your offer of employment. Volunteers and Bank roles are exempted from charges.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.

The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or emailsensitive@dbs.gov.uk.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against Covid -19. This remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

DBS Checks

Under our criminal records check policy, we will re-claim the cost of DBS checks (where required for a role) on the commencement of your employment. Further details will be set out with your offer of employment. Volunteers and Bank roles are exempted from charges.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.

The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or emailsensitive@dbs.gov.uk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory sciences Or Foundation degree in a science subject

Desirable

  • Working towards the essential criteria or Bsc in science subject

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Laboratory experience

Desirable

  • Clinical laboratory experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

Essential

  • Able to work to specified procedures

Desirable

  • Examples of training others

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

Essential

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

  • Examples of problem solving
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory sciences Or Foundation degree in a science subject

Desirable

  • Working towards the essential criteria or Bsc in science subject

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Laboratory experience

Desirable

  • Clinical laboratory experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

Essential

  • Able to work to specified procedures

Desirable

  • Examples of training others

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

Essential

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

  • Examples of problem solving

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Virology Department, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Virology Department, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Biomedical Scientist

Gillian Helm

gillian.helm1@nhs.net

01482624330

Date posted

11 April 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£22,549 to £24,882 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-4070109-AP-CG4

Job locations

Virology Department, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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