Associate Practitioner - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking experienced laboratory support workers progressing to Associate Practitioner roles within the Blood Sciences service (Transfusion). You will support service delivery and develop the Associate Practitioner role in Quality Management and Transfusion, contributing to UKAS/BSQR compliance.

The post involves training colleagues, managing documentation, and ensuring traceability of blood components.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Transfusion laboratory or Blood Science environment.
• Understanding of quality management, controlled documentation and BSQR basics.
• Knowledge of blood component handling, storage, and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Provide higher level support for quality management within Transfusion.
• Assist in routine laboratory tasks and training of staff as required.
• Support stock management and cold chain processes.
• Contribute to ensuring accuracy and timeliness of diagnostic work.

Skills

Transfusion lab experience

Quality management systems

Documentation control

Blood component handling

Traceability knowledge

Training experience

MS Office familiarity

Education

PS qualification

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

An opportunity has arisen, for experienced laboratory support workers to progress to these new Associate Practitioner roles within the Blood Sciences service (Transfusion).

The successful candidates will support the continued service delivery and develop the Associate Practitioner role within Quality Management and Transfusion, providing support to the scientific and management team in meeting the requirements of UKAS, BSQR.

You will be able to demonstrate or be keen to develop knowledge and skills in quality management functions such as document management, audit and risk assessment and in Transfusion functions such as stock management, cold chain management, clinical and laboratory staff training and traceability.

Applicants currently employed as a Band 3 Medical Laboratory Assistant who participate in the out-of-hours rota and wish to continue in both roles will be required to continue their participation in the rota if successfully appointed to this position.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the wider laboratory support worker team, these new roles will develop skills to provided higher level support for quality management and specialist skills to support the transfusion laboratory and practitioner services.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for assisting in the provision of the Blood Science Service across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).

Working with the Biomedical scientists and other members of the team to provide an accurate, rapid diagnosis of blood and other body fluid samples, which will improve the clinical treatment of patients, contributing to their welfare.

Carrying out, under minimal supervision by qualified staff the routine tasks in the laboratory not requiring all the specialist skills or training of a BMS.

Practising, within competence, the duties of a Higher grade MLA. Carrying out some of the core analytical work of the department using routine procedures, conforming to agreed standard operational procedures, policies and good laboratory practice.

To assist in training and development of Associate Practitioners (Associate Healthcare Scientists), Medical Laboratory assistants (Assistant Healthcare Scientists) and other appropriate trainees when required.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a Transfusion laboratory or Blood Science Laboratory
• Experience of quality management systems and controlled documentation
• Understanding of blood component handling, storage and traceability requirements

Desirable criteria

• Training experience
• Microsoft Experience
• Knowledge of BSQR and ISO

Qualification

Essential Criteria

• Meets required PS qualification