Job summary
Applicants are invited for the post of Medical Laboratory Associate Practitioner Band 4 within the Department of Microbiology at The Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport . This position is 37.5 hrs to be worked over a 7 day week including evening work and night shift
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will support technical staff in performing a wide range of scientific and technical procedures.
Participation in the Departmental Out of Hours rota will be required.The posts require a high level of attention to detail and an organised approach to work. At times you may also be required to work at other sites.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities will include:
Molecular testing for respiratory virusesInterpretation of culture screening procedures on chromagenic media e.g. MRSA screeningTo independently perform sensitivity tests under the direction of qualified staff.Processing of tissue and sterile fluids.Process samples of a high risk nature in the Category 3 accommodation.Operation of analysers e.g. Seegene Starlet, Cobas 6800, Maldi-Tof, UF5000, EntericBio and GeneXpert.Any further appropriate tasks which may otherwise have been performed by a qualified member of staff.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities will include:
Molecular testing for respiratory virusesInterpretation of culture screening procedures on chromagenic media e.g. MRSA screeningTo independently perform sensitivity tests under the direction of qualified staff.Processing of tissue and sterile fluids.Process samples of a high risk nature in the Category 3 accommodation.Operation of analysers e.g. Seegene Starlet, Cobas 6800, Maldi-Tof, UF5000, EntericBio and GeneXpert.Any further appropriate tasks which may otherwise have been performed by a qualified member of staff.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Work as a team member
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous laboratory experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with a networked pathology computer system
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Sciences HNC, IBMS Certificate of Achievement, Parts 1 &2 or equivalent qualification
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Work as a team member
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous laboratory experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with a networked pathology computer system
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Sciences HNC, IBMS Certificate of Achievement, Parts 1 &2 or equivalent qualification
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).
