Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner

NHS Professionals; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

NHS discount (Blue Light Card)

Flexible shifts

Training and development opportunities

Community and support

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking a Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner to join the team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. This role is Band 4 with a pay rate of £14.52 per hour and a 37.5 hour week on a 4-month assignment.

The successful candidate will deliver and support a range of laboratory procedures under supervision, maintain records, and contribute to high standards of scientific practice within a busy NHS pathology service.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II) plus extensive laboratory experience or a Foundation Level Degree.
• Experience with a range of laboratory techniques.
• Histopathology experience preferred.
• Detailed understanding of job content.
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis.
• Ability to follow and work to SOP and Policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scientific/technical procedures previously performed by healthcare scientist practitioners, under the direction of the responsible healthcare scientist practitioner.
• Perform a number of healthcare science / scientific activities, under the indirect supervision/direction of a suitably qualified practitioner.
• Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.
• Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/ interrogate test results of others.
• Ensure all procedures are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards.
• Prioritise work to ensure correct workflow through the laboratory and ensure urgent tests are processed according to SOP.

Skills

Lab techniques

Histopathology experience

Communication skills

Concentration

Follow SOP

Education

Level 4 qualification / Foundation Degree

Job description

Job Title: Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner

Grade: Band 4

Trust: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5LT

Pay Rates: £14.52 per hour exc WTD

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours - Monday to Friday

Length: 4 months

Job Overview

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Science Associate with a flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scientific/ technical procedures previously performed by healthcare scientist practitioners, under the direction of the responsible healthcare scientist practitioner.
• Perform a number of healthcare science / scientific activities, under the indirect supervision/direction of a suitably qualified practitioner.
• Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.
• Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/ interrogate test results of others.
• Ensure all procedures are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards.
• Prioritise work to ensure correct workflow through the laboratory and ensure urgent tests are processed according to SOP.

Skills

• Level 4 qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II) plus extensive laboratory experience or a Foundation Level Degree.
• Experience with a range of laboratory techniques.
• Histopathology experience preferred.
• Detailed understanding of job content.
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis.
• Ability to follow and work to SOP and Policy.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.

The benefits we can offer you in return

• Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle - being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.