Assistant Practitioner

We are looking for keen, proactive and suitably qualified individuals to join our small but friendly team.
We are a fully computerised laboratory with electronic links to the wards and local GPs. Biochemistry operates Beckman Coulter Technology whereas Blood Transfusion operates Ortho Vision Technology, with some manual work also associated with both roles., The post holder will be expected to assist with the day-to-day support of routine laboratory, tasks include processing and supporting the department with escalation to the BMS and advanced BMS in department.
All work performed will be in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely results.
To attend meetings as appropriate.
To participate in training of the Medical Laboratory Assistants and other staff where deemed appropriate by Advanced (Senior) Biomedical Scientist and/or Department Manager.
To plan and organise their own work.
To ensure all equipment and work areas are kept clean and tidy.
To assist in monitoring blood stocks and reagents and dealing with outstanding work.
To carry out corrective action and inform the Advanced (Senior) Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences of any event which may cause a service delivery failure.
To communicate with all departments in hospital, GP's and other institutes regarding sample and sample handling including information on all tests to ensure the service is maintained to a very high standard.
To understand and follow all BCSH and trust guidelines and policies in Blood Transfusion.
To communicate any relevant information to laboratory colleagues within the section and to inform effectively at hand over., Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.
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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
+ Safety
+ Care
+ Respect
+ Communication
+ Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more., The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.
Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.