Job summary
Employer heading
Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner
Band 4
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAINPERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST
Ideally, you will have a Level 4 Science Qualification (HNC/NVQ/Certificate of Achievement Part I & II) or an appropriate Level 3 qualification PLUS additional theoretical or applied training to diploma level equivalent.
However if you have a degree – either a Science degree or an Arts degree, then we can offer you free training for this role, along with the opportunity to study for further qualifications to advance your career later if you so wish.
Please Note: Due to the fixed term nature of this role, on this occasion we will not be able to consider candidates who do not fulfil all the essential Qualifications &/or Knowledge (i.e. are working towards a Level 4 equivalent qualification or have significant previous experience)
Main duties of the job
As part of your duties, you will be trained to operate laboratory equipment to carry out diagnostic tests on patients. We are looking for a dynamic individual, ideally but not necessarily, with a background in science who is keen to learn and develop in a stimulating and rewarding environment. The Laboratory Medicine Department is made up of Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Specialist Laboratories. On completion of full training you will be expected to work in all these areas on rotation and contribute to the out of hours rota.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 4 Health Science qualification or equivalent laboratory experience, or appropriate NVQ 3 level plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline to L4 diploma equivalent level (to include A-levels and the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I and II)
- GCSE Maths, English, Science (Grade 9-4 – previously known as A-C Grade)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a pathology laboratory at Associate Practitioner level
- Interest in Science and background knowledge of Pathology, in particular the Disciplines within Laboratory Medicine
- Experience working in a Clinical Laboratory
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Thomas
- Job title
- Specialist Service manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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