Associate Practitioner Biochemistry

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Derby is seeking an Associate Practitioner in Biochemistry. This role involves assisting Biomedical Scientists with patient sample analyses and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and recent laboratory experience. Opportunities for professional development and various staff benefits are offered.

Benefits

Employee assistance

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Recent Pathology Laboratory experience within the last 12 months required.
• Candidates should be enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assist Biomedical Scientist staff with patient sample analyses.
• Supervise trainee BMSs and MLAs within the section.
• Organize daily workload to meet departmental standards.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths

A levels or a Science Foundation Degree

NVQ clinical laboratory support level 3

Job description

Associate Practitioner Biochemistry (Band 4)

The post is within the Biochemistry Department at The Royal Derby Hospital site and offers exciting opportunities for learning and development of existing skills.

Associate Practitioners are required to assist the Biomedical Scientist staff. They are responsible for performing analyses of patient samples using manual and automated methods, maintaining analysers, conducting IQC, and packaging and sending referred work to other hospitals.

Applicants should have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, A levels or a Science Foundation Degree (Skill level 5), or NVQ clinical laboratory support level 3. Recent Pathology Laboratory experience within the last 12 months is required. Candidates should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, with good communication, excellent IT, planning, and organizational skills.

After suitable training, successful applicants will participate in a shift rota covering 24 hours, 7 days a week, due to the need for a robust 24/7 service. We encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further or to arrange an informal visit.

• Work independently to organize daily workload, ensuring departmental test turnaround standards are met.
• Prioritize sample processing to achieve turnaround times, considering the urgency of results for doctors.
• Assist senior staff with planning and evaluating the service.
• Supervise trainee BMSs and MLAs within the section.
• Ensure cost-effective use of equipment and consumables; assist with stock control.
• Perform technical scientific investigations involving blood and body fluids.
• Maintain clinical records related to activities, including inputting and investigating test results.

Closing date: 27 May 2025

Interview date: 04 June 2025

As a trusted organisation, we support the public, patients, staff, and partners in achieving the best health outcomes by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence guide our work and behaviours.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond
• Staff benefits including employee assistance, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts

• On average, 4,810 outpatient appointments are conducted daily.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with about 2,077 weekly visits.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E daily across our network, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit approximately 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations were performed across 57 theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
• More than 140 elective procedures are performed each working day.
• UHDB is a research-active University Hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff.

  For further details or informal visits, contact:

  • Name: Blessing Manyanga, Technical Specialist Manager, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
  • Rebecca Nicholson, Tel: [phone]
  • Shabana Asgar, Tel: [phone]