Blood Sciences Associate Practitioner: Lab Diagnostics & Shifts

Acorn by Synergie; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an Associate Practitioner (Band 4) to join the Blood Sciences team at Weston General Hospital. The role involves undertaking a range of laboratory duties to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic results, working alongside Biomedical Scientists and multidisciplinary teams.

This position initially operates 9am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with potential to cover late shifts and weekend core shifts according to service requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.
• Support the production of blood films during core laboratory hours.
• Process patient samples in line with departmental procedures and quality standards.
• Undertake quality control procedures and analyse quality control materials.
• Maintain, clean and routinely monitor laboratory analysers and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with Biomedical Scientists, clinicians and healthcare professionals.
• Support specimen reception and sample workflow during busy periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

Diploma level

NVQ Level 3

Foundation Degree (in progress)

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an Associate Practitioner (Band 4) to join the Blood Sciences team at Weston General Hospital. The role involves undertaking a range of laboratory duties to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic results, working alongside Biomedical Scientists and multidisciplinary teams.

This position initially operates 9am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with potential to cover late shifts and weekend core shifts according to service requirements.