Associate Practitioner Job at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham

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Job Description

Band 4

Main area
Clinical Microbiology
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent: 37.5 hours per week 7 days a week 24/7 contract
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week 7 days a week 24/7 contract)
Job ref
164-5140079
Site
QMC Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£23,949 - £26,282 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/04/2023 23:59

Job overview

The Clinical Microbiology Department at Nottingham University Hospitals have some exciting opportunities following a significant investment to allow service to grow and be able to provide a comprehensive 24/7 clinical diagnostic microbiology service. We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to join the team in the role of Associate Practitioners.

Associate practitioners are high level support staff who work with biomedical scientists to ensure effective service delivery on a rotational basis; duties include data entry, equipment maintenance and processing samples. The role is varied and involves providing support to the scientific staff (Biomedical Scientists) and as such is a key role in sustaining a quality diagnostic service.


Main duties of the job

Work includes the receipt, data input of patient demographics and test request information, sample sorting, preparation, processing and analysis of patient samples, maintaining stocks of consumable items, disposal of biological waste, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and general housekeeping duties.


Working for our organisation

We expect you to be a passionate, self-motivated individual who has an organised approach to work with good attention to detail and who can remain calm when busy. You will possess well developed communication and observational skills and enjoy working as part of a team so together we can provide excellent care and quality in a challenging environment.

Previous experience in an NHS clinical laboratory or in analytical techniques would be an advantage and full training will be provided. What is important to have is a positive attitude; experience of working effectively in a busy team environment, good communication skills, problem solving skills, ability to perform repetitive tasks, good concentration and attention to detail is also experience that we are looking for.


Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the job description which includes further details and responsibilities for the Associate Practitioner role.

The Clinical Microbiology Department at Nottingham University Hospitals have some exciting opportunities following a significant investment to allow service to grow and be able to provide a comprehensive 24/7 clinical diagnostic microbiology service. We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to join the team in the role of Associate Practitioners.

Associate practitioners are high level support staff who work with biomedical scientists to ensure effective service delivery on a rotational basis; duties include data entry, equipment maintenance and processing samples. The role is varied and involves providing support to the scientific staff (Biomedical Scientists) and as such is a key role in sustaining a quality diagnostic service.

The microbiology service is a fully integrated service compromising of bacteriology, serology, virology, molecular diagnostics and research and development. The laboratory is a busy ISO15189 accredited laboratory and the department is recognized for the high level of training standards and training programmes delivered in house for all aspects of Microbiology.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

  • Able to demonstrate previous MLA experience
  • Significant experience within pathology or microbiology

Desirable criteria

  • Able to demonstrate competency of range of laboratory procedures

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Science Degree
  • IBMS Certificate of Achievement

Desirable criteria

  • Other scientific qualifications- A levels

Skills

Essential criteria

  • Able to perform tasks with high dexterity and concentration
  • Demonstrates organisational and time management

Desirable criteria

  • Able to multitask in a busy environment
  • Able to problem solve

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

  • Able to plan own work and meet agreed targets on an ongoing basis
  • Is able to perform work with minimum supervision

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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.

Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.

Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

  • Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

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