Band 4 Associate Practitioner - Blood Transfusion

NHS; Ilford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Pathology Blood Transfusion team as an Associate Practitioner at a leading healthcare provider. This role offers personal development opportunities in a dynamic environment, focusing on high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous biomedical laboratory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical work on patient samples following SOPs.
• Support Blood Transfusion service and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Personal organisation

Quality control awareness

Education

Qualification in medical laboratory sciences/technology

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised, highly motivated individual to join our Pathology Blood Transfusion team as an Associate Practitioner at BHRUT. Applications are invited for the post of Associate Practitioner to work within the Blood Transfusion Laboratory, covering both Queen's hospital and King George hospital.

The post offers significant opportunities for personal development and service improvements. Essential qualities include excellent computer skills, attention to detail, good personal organisation, and awareness of quality control processes, along with a positive attitude towards the role.

You should have a qualification in medical laboratory sciences/technology. Previous biomedical laboratory experience is desirable.

Main duties of the job

1. Perform analytical work on patient samples as directed by Biomedical Scientists following Standard Operating Procedures.
2. Support the Blood Transfusion service and ensure compliance with MHRA regulations and meet UKAS requirements.
3. The post holder will be based in Blood Transfusion.

About us

We're an organisation committed to continuous improvement, driven by a determination to deliver high-quality care that satisfies our patients. We are no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH), and our Chief Executive, Matthew Trainer, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.

Our operations span two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We serve over 330,000 visitors annually in our emergency departments. We are campaigning for £35m to transform the A&E at Queen's and eliminate corridor care.

Our patients benefit from facilities such as the Women's Health Hub in Ilford, the Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch, and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.

These CDCs operate 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing an additional 88,000 scans annually.

Our diverse staff of 8,000 people from 146 countries, including many from black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups, work flexibly. Over 400 staff are enrolled in Ofsted-accredited apprenticeships. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We are excited about implementing an electronic patient record system that will benefit both staff and patients.

Details

Date posted: 14 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £31,081 to £33,665 per year (Inclusive)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 162-7052-AV

Job locations: Across Site, Romford/Ilford, RM7 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not exhaustive; review the full specification on the job description before applying. Ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria in the person specification. All new staff are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online. For assistance or adjustments (for applicants with disabilities), contact Amanda Vickers at 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details can be obtained from the contact person listed above.