Job summary
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 required to perform analyses of patient samples using both manual and automated methods, perform analyser maintenance and IQC and package and send away referred work to other hospitals. Applicants should have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, A levels or a Science Foundation Degree level (Skill level 3) or NVQ clinical laboratory support level 3. In addition, recent Pathology Laboratory experience within the last 12 months is required. You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated with good communication, excellent IT skills, planning and organisational skills. After undergoing a suitable training period, the successful applicants will participate in a shift rota which covers 24hrs, 7 days a week. This is a mandatory requirement due to provision of a robust 24/7 service. This is an opportunity to join a friendly well-motivated team and we would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further or to arrange an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
Decision Making: Work on own initiative organising daily workload to achieve departmental test turnaround standards responding to situations that could affect the quality and timeliness of test results and their reporting. Able to prioritise the processing of samples to achieve stated turnaround times and reflect the urgency of the results to the doctor. Assist senior staff with planning and evaluation of the service. Assist with the supervision of trainee BMSs and MLAs within the section. Ensure the most cost-effective use of equipment and consumables and assist senior staff with stock control. To perform technical scientific investigations involving the processing of blood and other body fluids. Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out, this may involve inputting and/or investigation of test results produced by other staff. Closing date of applications: 30th January 2025
Interview date: 13th February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development. On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Recent Pathology laboratory experience within the last 12 months. Desirable
Experience working in Biochemistry. Qualifications
Essential
Science Foundation Degree level (Skill level 3) or NVQ clinical laboratory support level 3 or equivalent. Desirable
Willing to study for personal development. Knowledge
Essential
Able to use Roche Equipment (8000 modular series, 8100 and p612). Able to use Laboratory Information Management System - Winpath. Desirable
Able to use Special Chemistry equipment (Sebia, Binding Site, Phadia). Able to use Middleware - Roche Infinity. Skills and Ability
Essential
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work. Leadership skills to enable adequate supervision of support staff. Ability to work 24/7 Shift patterns. Desirable
Experience working independently as part of a pathology out of hours service. Analytical and Judgemental skills
Essential
Ability to make decisions on the suitability of samples for testing. Desirable
Experience using reporting systems to log issues with unsuitable samples/laboratory errors. Knowledge of who to escalate complex enquiries to. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 required to perform analyses of patient samples using both manual and automated methods, perform analyser maintenance and IQC and package and send away referred work to other hospitals. Applicants should have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, A levels or a Science Foundation Degree level (Skill level 3) or NVQ clinical laboratory support level 3. In addition, recent Pathology Laboratory experience within the last 12 months is required. You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated with good communication, excellent IT skills, planning and organisational skills. After undergoing a suitable training period, the successful applicants will participate in a shift rota which covers 24hrs, 7 days a week. This is a mandatory requirement due to provision of a robust 24/7 service. This is an opportunity to join a friendly well-motivated team and we would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further or to arrange an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
Decision Making: Work on own initiative organising daily workload to achieve departmental test turnaround standards responding to situations that could affect the quality and timeliness of test results and their reporting. Able to prioritise the processing of samples to achieve stated turnaround times and reflect the urgency of the results to the doctor. Assist senior staff with planning and evaluation of the service. Assist with the supervision of trainee BMSs and MLAs within the section. Ensure the most cost-effective use of equipment and consumables and assist senior staff with stock control. To perform technical scientific investigations involving the processing of blood and other body fluids. Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out, this may involve inputting and/or investigation of test results produced by other staff. Closing date of applications: 30th January 2025
Interview date: 13th February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development. On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Recent Pathology laboratory experience within the last 12 months. Desirable
Experience working in Biochemistry. Qualifications
Essential
Science Foundation Degree level (Skill level 3) or NVQ clinical laboratory support level 3 or equivalent. Desirable
Willing to study for personal development. Knowledge
Essential
Able to use Roche Equipment (8000 modular series, 8100 and p612). Able to use Laboratory Information Management System - Winpath. Desirable
Able to use Special Chemistry equipment (Sebia, Binding Site, Phadia). Able to use Middleware - Roche Infinity. Skills and Ability
Essential
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work. Leadership skills to enable adequate supervision of support staff. Ability to work 24/7 Shift patterns. Desirable
Experience working independently as part of a pathology out of hours service. Analytical and Judgemental skills
Essential
Ability to make decisions on the suitability of samples for testing. Desirable
Experience using reporting systems to log issues with unsuitable samples/laboratory errors. Knowledge of who to escalate complex enquiries to. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
