Associate Practitioner Research and Development and Pathology

Integrated Care System; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Wales is seeking an Associate Practitioner for Research and Development in Pathology. This role involves providing pathology support for clinical research, alongside laboratory responsibilities. A diploma in Pathology or a related field is essential. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Flexibility in travel is necessary, as it involves visiting various sites within the organization.

Qualifications

• Diploma level qualification in Pathology or clinical subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• ECDL or equivalent.
• Willingness to participate in CPD.
• Previous knowledge of R and D and Pathology EQA systems.
• Previous experience of working within a pathology or clinical environment.
• Previous experience of working with POCT and R and D systems.
• Works well as part of a team, but also autonomously.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to use computer software packages.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and databases.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the departments work.
• Ability to travel within the geographical area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the pathology support of clinical research across BCUHB.
• Provide laboratory support to the delivery of the local and national research agenda.
• Regular travel between NHS and other sites within BCUHB will be required.

Job description

Associate Practitioner Research and Development and Pathology

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a member of the Research and Development team in BCUHB.

The role will provide research pathology support for staff across the organisation in order to manage, with the support of the Research team, all research governance and processes which need completing on behalf of the organisation.

It is expected that the role will be worked from Ysbyty Glan Clwyd mostly with the possibility of working on other sites.

The role will provide a comprehensive laboratory support for the Research and Development Department and provide advice and support to all staff within the organisation who are involved in undertaking research. This post will also develop your personal understanding of research, and give you an opportunity to work across BCUHB with a range of different staff.

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

Main duties of the job

To assist with the pathology support of clinical research across BCUHB. As an integrated member of the research team, provide laboratory support to the delivery of the local and national research agenda.

Regular travel between NHS and other sites within BCUHB will be required.

About us

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

Qualification and / or knowledge

• Diploma level qualification in Pathology or clinical subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• ECDL or equivalent
• Willingness to participate in CPD
• Previous knowledge of R and D and Pathology EQA systems

Experience

• Previous experience of working within a pathology or clinical environment
• Previous experience of working with POCT and R and D systems

Aptitude and Abilities

• Works well as part of a team, but also autonomously
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to use computer software packages
• Ability to use spreadsheets and databases

Other

• Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the departments work
• Ability to travel within the geographical area

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.