Flexible Clinical Biochemistry Assistant Practitioner

Queen Elizabeth Hospital; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in London is seeking a proactive assistant practitioner to support the Biochemistry department within the NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership. The role involves working as part of a busy team, assisting in pre-analytical and analytical tasks, and following SOPs to ensure high laboratory standards.

Training will be provided and performance will be monitored. Flexibility is required to cover shifts, with potential cross-site support as service demands dictate.

Qualifications

• Must be literate and numerate with clear communication.
• Able to follow instructions and learn standard techniques.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a busy pathology lab.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a busy pathology team providing general laboratory assistance.
• Undertake duties delegated by Senior BMS to support service delivery.
• Assist in pre-analytical and analytical tasks to enhance laboratory operation.
• Follow department SOPs to ensure good laboratory practice and supervision of staff.
• Participate in in-house training and demonstrate satisfactory progress.
• Provide helpful, professional service to visitors and callers.

Skills

Literate and numerate

Good communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Methodical and organized

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Meet deadlines in busy environment

Keyboard/VDU skills

Team working and flexibility

Patient confidentiality awareness

Education

GCSE English and Maths

GCSE science subjects

BSc (Desirable)

IBMS accredited BSc (Desirable)

Tools

WinPath Enterprise

Cobas IT Middleware

Cobas Inventory Management System

Q-Pulse

AQURE

Job description

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in London is seeking a proactive assistant practitioner to support the Biochemistry department within the NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership. The role involves working as part of a busy team, assisting in pre-analytical and analytical tasks, and following SOPs to ensure high laboratory standards.

Training will be provided and performance will be monitored. Flexibility is required to cover shifts, with potential cross-site support as service demands dictate.