Pathology Research Support Associate Practitioner

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Balance programme

Staff networks (BAME, LGBTQ+ etc.)

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Associate Practitioner to support pathology research activities across Gateshead and surrounding areas. The post holder will undertake operational and administrative tasks, and may supervise PSWs, under advanced training to work with limited supervision.

Working within a team of Biomedical Scientists and support staff, you will perform a range of scientific procedures on biological samples to contribute to high-quality research

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Participate in the laboratory rotation through appropriate areas of the department and across SoTW laboratory sites.
• Participate in the regular review and update of the Laboratory StandardOperating Procedures as directed by the Departmental Quality Lead or Deputy
• Assist in the maintenance and preparation of reagents and equipment, as specified in Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure maintenance and control of stock as appropriate.
• Maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork
• Participation in the Department's 24/7 service, which includes working late shifts and through the night as deemed necessary for service delivery by the Departmental Manager.
• Contribute to the provision of materials, advice and support for the Clinical Users of the service
• Referral of samples both within and out with the department including the monitoring and follow up of outstanding results
• Assist in the analysis of routine and urgent clinical samples in accordance with laboratory procedures using specialist optical, manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory equipment.
• Ensure that reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer guidelines and laboratory procedures.

Job description

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Associate Practitioner to support pathology research activities across Gateshead and surrounding areas. The post holder will undertake operational and administrative tasks, and may supervise PSWs, under advanced training to work with limited supervision.

Working within a team of Biomedical Scientists and support staff, you will perform a range of scientific procedures on biological samples to contribute to high-quality research