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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
A vacancy has arisen in the Blood Sciences department of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for an Associate Practitioner to join our Biochemistry team.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic candidate with a flexible approach to work. This full time, permanent post is based in the new Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran but the successful candidate will be required to rotate to the other sites within the Health Board, the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport and Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny.
New biochemistry automation was commissioned in July 2021 in the purpose built, modern Blood Sciences laboratory at the Grange University Hospital, with the aim to deliver high quality Biochemistry services.
This is an unregistered post which will not be suitable for anyone wishing to maintain their HCPC registration.
Main duties of the job
Here Are The Main Duties
- Liaise with public, patients and service users in the receipt of pathology samples.
- Receive telephone enquiries and give out information or results in certain categories as and when instructed by a Biomedical Scientist and where necessary pass on enquiries to the relevant department.
- To be able to recognise test results that need to be communicated to senior staff, such as unexpectedly abnormal results that may need urgent clinical action.
- Use judgement and time management skills to prioritise workload subject to specific instructions from senior colleagues.
- To assist in the analysis patient samples, routine analyser maintenance procedures, instrument calibration and quality control.
- To work on rotation within sections of the department and its satellite laboratories and participate in all aspects of the 24/7 shift rota.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Level 4 Science qualification (e.g. HNC in a science area or IBMS certificate of achievement Part 2) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Knowledge of a range of healthcare science duties acquired through training.
- IT skills including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs’ (i.e. Word, Excel, Power point).
Desirable criteria
- Biomedical or other science degree.
- Knowledge of laboratory computer systems.
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
- Significant experience in a laboratory environment.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Ability to maintain concentration.
- Manual dexterity.
- Effective communication skills.
- Good spoken and written English.
- Good document and report preparation skills.
- Able to work as a team member.
- Willing to learn.
- Composed and professional and calm under pressure.
- Attention to detail
Desirable criteria
- Good Laboratory techniques
Other
Essential criteria
- Good general health to meet the demands of the post.
- Able to work hours flexibly and cover all aspects of 24/7 shift pattern.
