Associate Practitioner Acute Service Laboratory

The post holder will assist in the provision of an efficient, high quality Blood Sciences and Molecular / Microbiology service within our Acute Services Laboratory through participation in technical and scientific operations. The Microbiology aspect of this role will require the post holder to perform a range of complex tasks including scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases. The post holder will be expected to manage telephone enquiries and give results to other healthcare professionals. The post holder will use their individual judgment to make decisions that will have an impact on the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources. They will also perform some reception, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) and clerical duties as needed. The Blood Sciences aspect of the role will require the post holder to support BMS' with equipment maintenance and QC. Key duties will include providing a high quality and timely service and maintaining clear communication with users of the service. The post holder will be expected to work in a cost effective manner, follow departmental health and safety procedures and ensure any identified problems are reported to the manager. The post holder must ensure that personal proficiency and competencies are maintained and are willing to take part in any training required to maintain an up to date knowledge of equipment and techniques.,

• To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the Acute Services Laboratory at Scarborough.
• To identify and resolve problems within the areas that they are working and / or report them to their manager as appropriate.
• To carry out a range of routine technical tasks using analytical skills. The range of tasks will be dependent on the area in which they are working.
• To carry out routine and emergency maintenance and calibration of equipment both inside and outside the department as appropriate and to identify problems associated with equipment used to your managers.
• Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations according to the laboratory SOP and using specifically defined interpretative and judgmental skills when-
+ Preparing and examining samples and issuing results + Performing complex manual techniques requiring a high level of concentration and dexterity for long periods of time. + Using automated equipment when analysing patient samples
• Ensuring the continued supply of reagents and that these are stored and used according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Responsible for first line troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
• Supporting the BMS as required in this 24/7, 7 day service provision.
  
  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.