Band 4 Associate Practitioner

Nhs View All Jobs; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Job summary

Hull Royal Infirmary is seeking a Permanent Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our Microbiology Team. You will assist in reception duties, perform a range of manual, semi-automated and automated laboratory investigations, and report results, contributing to a high-quality diagnostic service.

We offer extensive training and CPD opportunities in a supportive scientific environment. Interviews are face-to-face; the role requires flexibility to meet service needs and collaboration with fellow

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to AS Level or higher OR NVQ Level 2 in Laboratory sciences OR 2 years laboratory experience plus a recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
• NVQ level 3 in Laboratory sciences or equivalent foundation degree in a relevant subject.
• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Parts 1 and 2 (Desirable).
• Previous laboratory experience in Microbiology; Basic knowledge of laboratory health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties: sorting patient samples and entering requests.
• Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations and reporting of results (verbal and electronic).
• Use professional judgment to ensure accurate and timely reports within available resources.
• Support, advise and train less experienced staff including trainees, students and Band 2 MLAs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

AS Level or NVQ Level 2 in Laboratory sciences

Maths and English Language qualification

Tools

Pipettes

Bunsen burner

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Permanent Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our friendly Microbiology Team at Hull Royal Infirmary. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team, who we expect will be able to help us provide an efficient, high quality Microbiology Diagnostic Service. We are committed to providing excellent training and support a variety of CPD and learning opportunities. If you have the appropriate qualifications and experience required for this role, and would like to thrive in a supportive and scientific department while providing a diagnostic service for our patients, then this is the job for you! The successful candidate will be able to be flexible in order to meet the service needs. Interviews for this post will be held face to face with no remote option available. Main duties of the job The post holders will perform a range of complex tasks in closely defined areas comparable with a Biomedical Scientist. This will include reception duties (sorting patient samples and entering requests), performing manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations and the reporting of results (verbal and electronically). The post holder will use their individual judgment to make decisions that will have an impact on the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources. The post holder will work closely with other healthcare professionals and be expected to support, advise and train less experienced staff such as trainees, students and Band 2 MLAs, ensuring that personal proficiency and competency are maintained. About us Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd, A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Education

• Education equivalent to AS Level or higher OR NVQ Level 2 in Laboratory sciences OR o2 years laboratory experience plus a recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in Laboratory sciences or equivalent foundation degree in a relevant subject
• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Parts 1 and 2

Experience and knowledge

• Previous laboratory experience in Microbiology
• Basic knowledge of laboratory health & safety

Desirable

• Willing to expand role to include more complex tasks, Well organised with a methodical approach
• Accurate and able to pay close attention to detail
• Able to concentrate for long periods
• Able to recognise problems and offer solutions
• Able to communicate with other professionals at all levels

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

• A flexible nature able to cope with changing demands of the service.
• Must be able to communicate with other professionals at all levels.
• Able to work extended days weekends and Bank Holidays
• Responsible and mature attitude.
• Able to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Willing to expand role to include more complex tasks, Well organised with a methodical approach
• Accurate and able to pay close attention to detail
• Able to concentrate for long periods
• Able to recognise problems and offer solutions
• Able to communicate with other professionals at all levels
• Able to plate out Microbiological samples to an acceptable standard
• Able to use standard laboratory equipment such as pipettes, Bunsen burner

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.