Associate Practitioner - Pathology

Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,
Our mission is:
Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities
Our vision to 2030 is:
To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service
Job overview We are recruiting for an Associate Practitioner who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Lister Pathology Blood Sciences department are looking for an experienced individual to work in the pathology services at East and North Hertfordshire Trust.
Duties will include receipting of samples, supporting the Biomedical Scientists in routine operation, maintenance of the various analysers across Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion and the Covid Lab.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job You will perform a number of healthcare science clinical/technical/scientific activities under supervision, e.g., performs standard biochemical/haematological tests.
Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out; may input/interrogate test results of others.
May be required to supervise, organise, and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area.
To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.
The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues, and hazardous chemicals.
Maintain and promote professional image of the Partnership.
Person specification Qualifications/Training Appropriate NVQ 3/diploma or equivalent
Additional theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level
Working towards Foundation degree or equivalent
Previous Experience Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties
Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Skills Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff
Ability to organise and allocate work to less experienced staff to meet needs of the service
Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
High degree of manual dexterity to perform standard laboratory techniques
Knowledge Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties
Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
Knowledge/performance of Risk Assessments
Other requirements Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands
Able to work with body fluids and hazardous materials
Our values
We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.
Include
We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.
Respect
We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
Improve
We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.

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