Associate Practitioner - Pathology

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (Enherts-TR); Stevenage; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Associate Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting Biomedical Scientists and performing essential laboratory tasks in a dynamic environment. You will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality patient care while working with a committed team. Embrace the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the community's health services. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding setting, this position offers the chance to grow and excel in your career.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or diploma required; working towards a foundation degree is a plus.
• Experience in a Biomedical Science laboratory is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform healthcare science activities under supervision, including biochemical tests.
• Maintain clinical records and supervise less experienced staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Supervision Skills

Manual Dexterity

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Cross Training Willingness

Education

NVQ 3/Diploma or Equivalent

Foundation Degree or Equivalent (Working Towards)

Tools

Pathology IT Systems

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,

Our mission is:
Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities

Our vision to 2030 is:
To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service

Job overview

We are recruiting for an Associate Practitioner who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The Lister Pathology Blood Sciences department are looking for an experienced individual to work in the pathology services at East and North Hertfordshire Trust.

Duties will include receipting of samples, supporting the Biomedical Scientists in routine operation, maintenance of the various analysers across Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion and the Covid Lab.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

1. You will perform a number of healthcare science clinical/technical/scientific activities under supervision, e.g., performs standard biochemical/haematological tests.
2. Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out; may input/interrogate test results of others.
3. May be required to supervise, organise, and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area.
4. To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.
5. The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues, and hazardous chemicals.
6. Maintain and promote professional image of the Partnership.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

• Appropriate NVQ 3/diploma or equivalent
• Additional theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level
• Working towards Foundation degree or equivalent

Previous Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties
• Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
• Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS

Skills

• Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
• Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff
• Ability to organise and allocate work to less experienced staff to meet needs of the service
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
• High degree of manual dexterity to perform standard laboratory techniques

Knowledge

• Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge/performance of Risk Assessments

Other requirements

• Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands
• Able to work with body fluids and hazardous materials

Our values

We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.

Include
We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.

Respect
We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.

Improve
We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.