Main area: Clinical Chemistry
Grade Band: 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (commitment to evenings and weekend working)
Job ref: 164-6757727
Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: QMC & NCH
Town: Nottingham
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/02/2025 23:59
Job Overview
The Clinical Chemistry Laboratories at Nottingham University Hospitals are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join the team in the role of Associate Practitioners. Associate Practitioners are high-level support staff who work with biomedical scientists to ensure effective service delivery on a rotational basis. Duties include data entry, equipment maintenance, and processing of blood samples. Previous laboratory experience would be an advantage; however, full training will be given. The role is trustwide, working on both the Nottingham City Hospital Campus and The Queens Medical Centre Campus with a shift roster including early morning, evening, and weekend/bank holiday commitment. Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will assist in the delivery of a quality-driven, cost-effective, patient-focused service consistent with the Nottingham University Hospitals Trust’s objectives. Responsibilities include: Technical/Scientific: Undertake routine and non-routine tests up to but not including the point of validation, with exception of auto-authorised procedures. Equipment Maintenance: Monitor and perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment. Stock Control: Maintain sufficient stocks of reagents and supplies for laboratory operations. Information and IT: Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are up to date and assist in developing new procedures. Planning: Plan and organise own workload and may assign work to Medical Laboratory Assistants. Supervisory: Participate in training and supervising Medical Laboratory Assistants. Audit: Perform audits as required by Senior BMS staff or the Laboratory Manager. Quality: Perform quality control and report out of consensus results. Other Duties: Perform any other duties required by the Laboratory Manager or Head of Department. Person Specification
Experience
At least 12 months UK hospital laboratory experience. Word processing, spreadsheets, and laboratory information system experience. Aware of Health and Safety and confidentiality issues. Experience of working in a clinical laboratory. Qualifications
Appropriate Level 5 Qualification or equivalent in Biomedical Science or relevant science subject. Keyboard or IT qualification. Skills
Clear verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work accurately and methodically. Knowledge of clinical laboratory tests and medical terminology. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. Closing Dates : Please submit your application form as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date. Communication : All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro-rata basis for part-time workers. Disability Confidence:
All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At Risk of Redundancy:
NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview. ID and Right to Work Checks:
NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation through a system called Trust ID.
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The Clinical Chemistry Laboratories at Nottingham University Hospitals are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join the team in the role of Associate Practitioners. Associate Practitioners are high-level support staff who work with biomedical scientists to ensure effective service delivery on a rotational basis. Duties include data entry, equipment maintenance, and processing of blood samples. Previous laboratory experience would be an advantage; however, full training will be given. The role is trustwide, working on both the Nottingham City Hospital Campus and The Queens Medical Centre Campus with a shift roster including early morning, evening, and weekend/bank holiday commitment. Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will assist in the delivery of a quality-driven, cost-effective, patient-focused service consistent with the Nottingham University Hospitals Trust’s objectives. Responsibilities include: Technical/Scientific: Undertake routine and non-routine tests up to but not including the point of validation, with exception of auto-authorised procedures. Equipment Maintenance: Monitor and perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment. Stock Control: Maintain sufficient stocks of reagents and supplies for laboratory operations. Information and IT: Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are up to date and assist in developing new procedures. Planning: Plan and organise own workload and may assign work to Medical Laboratory Assistants. Supervisory: Participate in training and supervising Medical Laboratory Assistants. Audit: Perform audits as required by Senior BMS staff or the Laboratory Manager. Quality: Perform quality control and report out of consensus results. Other Duties: Perform any other duties required by the Laboratory Manager or Head of Department. Person Specification
Experience
At least 12 months UK hospital laboratory experience. Word processing, spreadsheets, and laboratory information system experience. Aware of Health and Safety and confidentiality issues. Experience of working in a clinical laboratory. Qualifications
Appropriate Level 5 Qualification or equivalent in Biomedical Science or relevant science subject. Keyboard or IT qualification. Skills
Clear verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work accurately and methodically. Knowledge of clinical laboratory tests and medical terminology. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. Closing Dates : Please submit your application form as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date. Communication : All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro-rata basis for part-time workers. Disability Confidence:
All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At Risk of Redundancy:
NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview. ID and Right to Work Checks:
NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation through a system called Trust ID.
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