Assistant Practitioner - Biochemistry

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Assistant Practitioners to join their Biochemistry team at Wythenshawe Hospital. This full-time role offers the chance to work in one of the largest diagnostic Biochemistry services within the NHS. Candidates will support HCPC registered staff and perform a variety of laboratory techniques, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. With full training provided, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to develop their career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and making a difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have laboratory experience and a relevant science qualification.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and health & safety regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support HCPC registered staff in the department under supervision.
• Perform a range of automated and manual laboratory techniques.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Foundation Degree or equivalent

NVQ level 3 in science

Tools

IT systems

Job description

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Main area: Biochemistry

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 4

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 9am - 5:30pm)

Job ref: 349-CSS-6970420*

Site: Wythenshawe Hospital

Town: Manchester

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (pro rata)

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 24/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

MFT hosts one of the largest diagnostic Biochemistry services within the NHS. Now as its own directorate, Biochemistry resides within the division of laboratory medicine and currently comprises of laboratories across Oxford Road, Wythenshawe, Trafford and North Manchester Hospitals. Collectively, the laboratories provide a diverse range of complex and specialist services for both adults and paediatrics across the country, with MFT being a large tertiary referral centre and university teaching hospital.

We have exciting opportunities at our Wythenshawe site and are seeking enthusiastic, aspirational and highly motivated Assistant Practitioners, ideally with laboratory experience in a relevant pathology discipline, to join our Biochemistry team. The successful candidate will require a working knowledge of laboratory areas, including both practical and basic theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed and will join a team of Biomedical Scientists to deliver the day-to-day operation of our Specialist Biochemistry section.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will act as an Assistant Practitioner supporting HCPC registered staff within the department, working under both direct and indirect supervision performing an extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential to ensure the service is safe and complies with current standards, clinical governance, health and safety and risk management policies.

NHS laboratory and hospital experience are desirable; however, full training will be provided. Candidates must be in possession of an appropriate science NVQ level 3, HCS Apprenticeship level 2 certificate of achievement level 1 or equivalent experience.

The post is full-time; 37.5 hours per week.

The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post-registration IBMS portfolios and full ISO 15189 accreditation.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree or equivalent.

Knowledge

• Laboratory experience including basic laboratory tests and procedures.
• Can follow standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to perform specified tests to required quality standards.
• Can organise and prioritise tasks in their work area. Can work on own initiative. Good time management skills.
• Knowledge of UKAS ISO 15189 and ISO 22870.
• Knowledge of H&S, COSHH and risk assessments.

Training and Experience

• Experience of IT systems.
• Experience of laboratory processes.
• Experience of UKAS accreditation assessments.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.