Associate Practitioner

The post holder will, in conjunction with Research Scientific staff assist in the research and development studies of the department by performing assays, entering results into databases, and undertaking basic analysis of those results., This role will be within the Component Development and Research laboratory, assisting with research studies. The role will include performing basic laboratory assays, performing activities to maintain and promote the smooth and safe running of the laboratory and record keeping of such activities, including equipment maintenance and calibration, routine cleaning, temperature monitoring and stock management of consumables.

Knowledge of how blood donations are processed to transfusable blood components would be a significant advantage for applicants.

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.