Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner
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Job summary
Would you like a rewarding career at the heart of healthcare?
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Biochemistry team to provide an efficient and high-quality diagnostic service to our patients.
This is a permanent position for a part time Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner for 18.75 hours in the York Biochemistry Department.
As a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner, you will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of patient samples in the Biochemistry Department using a range of scientific procedures. You will be primarily responsible for the analysis of faecal samples for FIT on the HM-JACKarc analyser and preparation of faecal samples for faecal calprotectin and faecal elastase analysis using the Roche Cobas 8000.
The Department is fully equipped with the Roche Cobas 8100 pre analytic system which is tracked to the Roche Cobas 8000 analytical lines, TOSOH G11s, HMJACK analyser and protein analysis using the Sebia Capillarys and Hydrogel system.
Candidates should hold a foundation degree level or equivalent in a science based subject. You must have excellent communication skills, be able to follow written instructions, have good attention to detail, be able to use your own initiative when working alone and have good IT skills.
The department is fully committed to continued professional and personal development and will support the successful applicant in achieving their full potential.
Main duties of the job
- The analysis of faecal samples for FIT on the HM-JACKarc analyser
- Preparation of faecal samples for faecal calprotectin and faecal elastase analysis on the Roche 8000.
- To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the Biochemistry department on a range of bodily fluids.
- To carry out maintenance and calibration of equipment as appropriate.
- To follow quality control procedures as set out in the departmental procedures.
- Work without direct supervision and following departmental standard operating procedures
- To provide a high quality and timely service
- To report any problems to the senior Biomedical Scientist
- Data input of patient details and results into the Laboratory Information system.
- To plan and prioritise your individual workload
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted
11 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
419-5410652-AP-CG4
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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