Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Haematology/Transfusion)

Main duties of the job

An Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist is required to perform a range of analyses in the NNUH Blood Sciences Laboratory covering Haematology / Transfusion.

Job responsibilities

• Be responsible for the preparation of reagents and complex automated analyzers for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by departmental procedures under the guidance of an HCPC registered BMS.
• Receive large volumes of samples, check and examine electronic and paper requests, accurately select test profiles according to specimen type, clinical details and collection conditions and transfer requests on to the laboratory information system.
• Perform a range of simple tests, assays and operate complex automated instruments, if appropriate, following standard operational procedures and validate according to departmental policy, with minimal guidance.
• Separate and prepare specimens for referral by post to external laboratories.
• Act as a role model to others and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

Person specification

Essential and desirable criteria are summarized below.

Qualifications

• Foundation degree or Certificate of Achievement Part 2
• Basic understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety.

Skills

• Ability to use laboratory equipment ranging from manual pipettes to microscopes.
• Ability to perform a range of tests appropriate to the post.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team under supervision.

Experience

• Experience using a laboratory information management system.
• Significant experience in Pathology.
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Benefits

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify the absence of any relevant criminal convictions.

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