Trosolwg o'r swydd

We're looking for a candidate who is not just looking for career progression, but is passionate about making a significant impact in acute service laboratories. Your initial rotation and training would be in the Clinical Biochemistry and serology departments in the multi disciplinary lab. You will bring your extensive laboratory experience, and a blend of excellent technical, interpersonal, and IT skills. Your ability to communicate effectively and work independently or collaboratively will make you a perfect fit for our team.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in maintaining and developing the high-quality services our laboratory provides, ensuring our clinical users receive the best care possible. You will also play a crucial role in maintaining our department's quality systems and achieving UKAS accreditation.   

The successful candidate will develop skills in operating a bespoke track solution and working as a team across Blood Sciences.  Also, as an associate practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting  Biomedical scientists on daily tasks, maintaining equipment's and will be contributing to the smooth delivery of service at a high standard.

The successful candidate will be part of Clinical Biochemistry and Serology team and is expected to work mixture of day and night shifts.
The laboratory operates a 24/7 service and therefore full participation is required for all contractual shifts

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
• Develop level of proficiency in technical skills to solve problems in the analytical process.
• To work under supervision in a number of sections in the laboratory.
  Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.
• Ensure that safe working practices are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
• To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance.
• To adhere to Standard Operational Procedures for the processing of samples.
• To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
• Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

For 2024/25, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.

• Monday 3 March 2025
• Monday 7 April 2025
• Monday 12 May 2025
• Monday 2 June 2025
• Monday 7 July 2025
• Monday 4 August 2025
• Monday 1 September 2025
• Monday 6 October 2025
• Monday 3 November 2025
• Monday 1 December 2025

Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.