Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner (Bank) – Flexible Shifts

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

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.