Biomedical Associate Practitioner IOP

Band 4 - Biomedical Associate Practitioner IOP Location: Royal Victoria Hospital Pay Per Hour: £13.57 Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week JOB SUMMARY/MAIN PURPOSE: To maintain the operations of the laboratory in supporting qualified Healthcare Scientists in pre-analytical preparation, equipment maintenance, post analytical duties.. .MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Receive & sort samples and record relevant information regarding transport conditions according to SOPs Undertake the routine and non -routine preparation and examination of samples received in the laboratory, according to SOPs & methods Assist with the preparation & processing of samples for Internal Quality Control (IQC), Uncertainty of Measurement (UOM) and External Quality Assurance schemes (EQAS) Use all aspects of the laboratory computer system relating to sample registration and examination Perform microtomy on histological samples using both automatic and semi-automatic microtomes Be competent in the handling and processing of small biopsy samples Daily preparation of equipment / instruments Participate in stock checks to ensure that there is sufficient stock in the laboratory to allow timely sample processing. Process orders for the laboratories. Supervise ATO / MLA staff and assist in their training Take responsibility for monitoring the status of laboratory equipment re temperature; fans; calibration / verification etc. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 2 GCSE's (Grades A-C) in Maths and English or equivalent PLUS 3 years relevant laboratory experience OR 4 GCSE's (Grades A-C) including Maths and English or equivalent PLUS relevant laboratory experience OR NVQ Level 3 in a science related subject or equivalent PLUS relevant laboratory experience OR BTEC National Diploma in an Applied Science or equivalent plus relevant laboratory experience Basic computer experience with basic typing skills. Experience of working in Cellular Pathology If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Kelly Cunningham at Kelly.cunn To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted. Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level. Skills: Biomedical Laboratory biopsy samples