Associate Biomedical Practitioner

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Bath

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 29,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Practitioner to support Specimen Reception and Sendaways in the Blood Sciences team. You will coordinate referral testing, manage reports and supervise MLA staff while contributing to audit and continuous service improvement.

The role offers opportunities to develop supervisory and quality-management skills within a busy laboratory environment in Bath.

Qualifications

Knowledge of laboratory processes and techniques for sample preparation.
Theoretical knowledge to process patient samples for basic analysis.
Understanding of quality management and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day operation of Specimen Reception and Sendaways.
Ensure referral samples are assessed, prepared, tracked and recorded accurately.
Provide advice and resolve routine enquiries within scope of practice.

Skills

Lab IT systems

Train others

Team leadership

Data entry accuracy

Education

Level 4 Diploma/Foundation Degree in science

IBMS Certificate Part II + 3 yrs NHS

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised individual to join the Blood Sciences team, supporting the day-to-day operation of the Specimen reception and Sendaways sections. The role plays a key part in ensuring specialist samples are assessed, prepared, dispatched, tracked and recorded accurately, contributing directly to the delivery of a high-quality laboratory service.

Job Overview

Working closely with Medical Laboratory Assistants, Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists and external referral laboratories, you will be part of a team of Associate Biomedical Practitioners responsible for the coordination of Specimen Reception and Sendaways activities, including referral testing processes, specialist report management and the resolution of routine sample-related issues. You will also provide supervision, training and competency assessment for MLA staff, while supporting audit, incident investigation, quality improvement and the maintenance of laboratory documentation and records.

We are looking for an individual with relevant scientific qualifications and laboratory experience, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop technical, supervisory and quality-management skills while making a meaningful contribution to the safe and efficient delivery of Blood Sciences services.

Main duties of the job

The Successful Candidate Will

Support the day-to-day operation of the Sendaways section and support the effective running of Specimen Reception.
Ensure specialist referral samples are assessed, prepared, referred, tracked and recorded accurately, maintaining compliance with quality standards and transport regulations.
Act as a key point of contact for laboratory colleagues, clinical teams and referral laboratories, providing advice and resolving routine enquiries within their scope of practice.
Oversee the processing of referral laboratory reports, ensuring timely handling and appropriate escalation of issues where required.
Support the supervision, training and competency assessment of Medical Laboratory Assistants, contributing to the development of a skilled and effective workforce.
Contribute to stock management, audit, quality management, incident investigation and continuous service improvement activities.
Maintain accurate records across laboratory information systems and support the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality Blood Sciences service.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Level 4 Diploma or Foundation Degree in a science-related subject, together with a minimum of 1 year's experience in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory environment.
IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part II, together with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory environment.
An equivalent combination of knowledge, training and experience demonstrating the ability to undertake the full duties of an Associate Practitioner role+ 1yr experience in the UK in the NHS OR IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part II + 3yrs experience in the UK in the NHS

Desirable criteria

Associate Member of IBMS

knowledge & experience

Essential criteria

Knowledge and understanding of laboratory processes and techniques required for the preparation and processing of patient samples for analysis.
Theoretical knowledge to enable processing of patient samples for basic analysis
Understanding of quality management and laboratory procedures

Desirable criteria

Sufficient experience of working in a laboratory as an MLA, having met the laboratory competencies required as Band 3 MLA

Specific skills

Essential criteria

Proficient in the use of laboratory IT systems, computer applications, and keyboard-based data entry, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to undertake work methodically, in an accurate and timely manner
Ability to train others and open to on the job training
Ability to lead and motivate a team

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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