Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 24 hours per week (Part time)
- Job ref
- 345-PAT6368060
- Employer
- North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of North Tees
- Town
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Salary
- £20,150 - £23,363 pa
- Closing
- 10/07/2024 23:59
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Associate Practitioner
Band 4
We are on a continuous journey of improvement and transformation , however our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be.
With a budget of around £365m, three hospitals and 5,500 staff, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital-based services to the population of Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees and parts of East Durham and Sedgefield as well as community, therapeutic and screening to a wider population across Durham and Teesside.
Job overview
The pathology departments at NTH and STH are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered on both hospital sites. This will require cross site working as appropriate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time 24 hour
per week Associate Practitioner.
Associate Practitioners provide a support function to Biomedical Scientists by performing a range of routine laboratory techniques according to protocols.
A Foundation Degree (Healthcare Practice) or equivalent is essential as is a basic understanding of human biology and medical terminology and proven experience of working in a laboratory.
Good communications skills, teamwork and an aptitude for problem solving are essential, as is a flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice.
The department has full UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval. CPD is actively encouraged. The department operates between 07.00 - 18.00. Monday to Friday with a 1 in 4 Saturday rota. The post holder is expected to work flexibly within these hours, with the possibility of extended working in the future.
Please note - This post may close once sufficient applications are received
Main duties of the job
Under direction of the Pathology Management Team and Cellular Pathology Senior Biomedical Scientist(s), the post holder will be required to provide a support function to Biomedical Scientists by performing a range of routine laboratory tasks according to protocols. In addition, the post holder will be required to use practical skills to carry out tasks associated with analysis which are more advanced than those of a Medical Laboratory Assistant. You will have the skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to acquire technical knowledge including specialised knowledge of complex instruments and test principles to support BMS staff.
Working for our organisation
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey
“Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Competently deal with all sample types received into the department including those which may carry transmissible infection risks and follow the appropriate protocols for handling such specimens
Triage specimens ensuring urgent specimens are prioritised and inadequate and mis-labelled specimens are identified in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Accurately record specimen dissection descriptions and subsequent update of computerised patient records
Participate in the storing, retrieving and disposal of specimens and specimen records in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures
Undertake “house-keeping” duties as necessary including cleaning, basic maintenance of equipment and support the maintenance of stock levels
Support dispatch of samples to other laboratories which may have complex requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- IBMS Cert Part II or Foundation Degree or (Healthcare Practice) or evidenced equivalent
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivilent qualification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Team Worker
- Good keyboard / computer skills
- Self-motivated
- Able to work with human tissue
Desirable criteria
- Familiar with LEAN principles
Experience
Essential criteria
- Laboratory experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a NHS or medical laboratory
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anne Clarke
- Job title
- Senior Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642 624446
- Additional information
for further information , please contact :
Anne Elizabeth Clarke
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Cellular Pathology
01642 624446
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