Associate Practitioner

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Practitioner to join the Biochemistry team in the Specialist Sections. This permanent role offers two openings within a busy laboratory, performing semi-automated and manual assays across disciplines including stone analysis, electrophoresis, ELISA, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS and trace elements.

The post supports learning and development within a renowned NHS Trust, with emphasis on accuracy, reliability and concentration over

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4+ in Maths, English and Science.
• Science-focused Foundation degree or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 2 or Level 4-degree apprenticeship in healthcare science or equivalent.
• Previous laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Processing and analysing large volumes of biochemistry samples.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in a busy diagnostic laboratory.
• Contributing to service provision.

Skills

Data analysis

Multitasking

Education

GCSE Maths/English/Science

Foundation degree / IBMS Part 2 / Level 4 healthcare science

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Associate Practitioner

Contract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Specialist Sections of Biochemistry. We have 2 openings for Associate Practitioner within our department.

Biochemistry Specialist sections perform a range of semi-automated and manual assays across multiple disciplines including; Stone (calculi) analysis, Electrophoresis, ELISA, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS and Trace elements.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing and analysing large volumes of biochemistry samples.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in a busy diagnostic laboratory.
• Contributing to service provision.

You will need to be able to concentrate for long periods of time and be able to self start. Previous laboratory experience and use of pipettes as a well as knowledge of good laboratory practice are desirable.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE grade 4 and above (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science
• Science focussed Foundation degree or equivalent Or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 2 or equivalent Or Level 4-degree apprenticeship in healthcare science or equivalent Previous Laboratory experience

knowledge and experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
• Previous Laboratory experience

Measurable Skills

Essential criteria

• Experience with analysing data
• Experience in multitasking