Band 4 Biochemistry Associate Practitioner | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

The post holder will act as a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner within the Department, providing essential support to state registered Biomedical Scientists, performing analytical procedures to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

They will assist with the operation of highly complex automated analysers including their quality control, preventative maintenance, minor repair, and undertake manual and semi- automated procedures under supervision from Biomedical Scientists.

They will also perform general laboratory duties both with and without the direct supervision of BMS staff.

They will be required to participate in an "out of hours" shift rota to support the 24/7 working of the service across Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospital sites.

Please refer tojob description for a list of the main duties associated with the post. The this is not exhaustive, therefore the successful candidate must be able to adapt to changes within the role.

The post is full time (37.5h/w) and a flexible working approach will be required. The successful candidates will be requiredto participate in an "out of hours" shift rota to support the 24/7 working of the service across Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospital sites.

More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.