Associate Practitioner

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join their 24/7 Microbiology team. This role involves routine laboratory procedures, offering the chance to gain experience in molecular science and diagnostic testing. Candidates should have relevant laboratory experience or a science degree. The position includes opportunities for career development and training in various microbiological methodologies.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working within a Microbiology laboratory or University Laboratory.
• Some understanding of microbiology of disease and disease processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, checking and processing of samples.
• Data entry into the laboratory information system.

Skills

Analytical Judgement

Problem Recognition

Communication

Education

IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or 2

Vocational qualifications level 4 or 5

Foundation degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Public Heath Wales Microbiology operates as a network of laboratories with Regional Laboratories across Wales.

The Band 4 Associate Practitioner post within our 24/7 team based in Singleton Swansea is to undertake routine laboratory procedures with supervision. The successful candidates will gain experience in a diagnostic laboratory service using rapid molecular platforms and large throughput analysers.

This post would suit candidates that have proven Microbiology laboratory experience and associated work based education and competency or a science graduate. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to rotate through a number of sections during their employment, gaining experience in a number of methodologies to include molecular science and microbiological diagnostic testing. We are looking to roll out training beyond covid analysers and this will eventually include areas within Bacteriology and virology. We have well established career pathways and so this could be a brilliant launch pad for a professional career in medical microbiology.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include preparing, checking and processing of samples as well as data entry into the laboratory information system. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, technical ability, good hand-eye coordination amongst others.

Work undertaken by the COVID team has been paramount to Public Health Wales' response to COVID-19. The team will also respond to any further outbreaks/winter pressures.

The Microbiology network provides services across the 24/7 period based on agreed shift patterns. This can differ based on need but all post holders will be expected to participate in 24/7 working either at their main base or in support of other sites should the need arise or as part of the agreed local rota. Where excess travel is required, this will be taken into account around start / finish times and travel expenses.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Job responsibilities

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

Knowledge

• Some understanding of microbiology of disease and disease processes.

Skills

• Ability to recognise problems, make analytical judgements autonomously to solve procedural and technical problems.

Experience

• Recent experience of working within a Microbiology laboratory or University Laboratory.

Qualifications

• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or 2, Vocational qualifications level 4 or 5, foundation degree (e.g. Biological Sciences) or other diploma or equivalent level of knowledge, or equivalent experience.

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.