Healthcare Science Associate

The department of Microbiology and Virology is looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our department. The posts are primarily supporting the Molecular Hot Lab which is based at the RVI, however there will also be rotations through the main laboratory at the Freeman Hospital. The successful applicants will work as part of a team carrying out a range of analytical procedures, providing a 24/7 service to patients across the Trust. Participation in late shifts, night shifts and weekends is therefore an essential requirement of the successful applicant. Comprehensive training will be provided and future personal development is actively encouraged.

• Interview Date: 22nd and 23rd October 2024
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy., The post holder will support the department by performing microbiological and virological analysis on a range of patient samples. They will be given the opportunity to rotate through other sections of the department and will also be required to assist in departmental quality assurance programmes.
  
  Applicants must have experience in laboratory medicine. They must have effective communication skills and demonstrable leadership qualities. They must align to Trust Values and be flexible and reactive to service needs.
From an academic perspective the post holder must have attained a foundation degree or equivalent in a health care sciences subject. It is important that applicants have the ability to effectively use common IT packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.