Healthcare Scientist - Associate Practitioner

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bournemouth seeks an Associate Practitioner to supervise Healthcare Support Workers and assist in laboratory analysis for disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Candidates should have at least 2 Science A Levels, preferably in Biology or Chemistry, and should possess excellent technical skills and attention to detail. The role emphasizes a positive workplace culture and supports work-life balance. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Support for work-life balance

Diverse workforce initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous biomedical laboratory experience is desirable.
• Positive attitude towards the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of Healthcare Support Workers.
• Assist in the maintenance and running of specialist equipment.
• Contribute to analysis for disease presence and treatment monitoring.
• Assist in population screening analyses.
• Participate in out-of-hours rota as required.

Skills

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Personal organisation

Education

Minimum of 2 Science A Levels including Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of HCPC registered staff, Associate Practitioners assist in the analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease, to enable diagnosis and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. They also assist in analysis which enables population screening for inherited or malignant disorders. The post holder is responsible for the direct supervision of Healthcare Support Workers and assists in the maintenance and running of specialist equipment in all sections.

Role Location

The post is to work within the Blood Sciences Laboratory across University Hospitals Dorset in Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry at Poole, and the Dorset Pathology Hub at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of Healthcare Support Workers.
• Assist in the maintenance and running of specialist equipment in all sections.
• Contribute to analysis to determine the presence or absence of disease and to monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Assist in analyses enabling population screening for inherited or malignant disorders.
• Participate in the department's out-of-hours rota as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 2 Science A Levels to include Biology or Chemistry, or NVQ Level 3 (Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities or equivalent), or Access to Higher Education (Science).
• Previous biomedical laboratory experience is desirable.
• Excellent technical skills, attention to detail and good personal organisation; positive attitude towards the role.

What we offer

University Hospitals Dorset is a three-site acute trust with university hospital status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, with an annual budget of £730m. We employ around 10,000 staff and are investing in modern facilities and services. We support work-life balance and offer opportunities for personal development and service improvements.

Working Environment and Diversity

We operate in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with opportunities to achieve a positive work/life balance. We welcome applications from minority groups and value a diverse workforce. Our active staff network groups include the Women’s Network, BAME, Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability, and Armed Forces Support Group. UHD is signed up to Disability Confident and the Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Additional Information

We encourage applicants to be honest and accurate about their experience. Some services may move site this year or next; recruiting managers will provide interview-specific information. Staff recruited may be required to work across all Trust locations to meet service demands. This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not required.

Internal Candidates

Internal candidates employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.