Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner

Job Title: Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner Grade: Band 4 Trust: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5LT Pay Rates: £14.52 per hour exc WTD Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours – Monday to Friday Length: 4 months Job Overview: We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Science Associate with a flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

Deliver scientific/ technical procedures previously performed by healthcare scientist practitioners, under the direction of the responsible healthcare scientist practitioner. Perform a number of healthcare science / scientific activities, under the indirect supervision/direction of a suitably qualified practitioner.

Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards. Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training. Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/ interrogate test results of others.

Ensure all procedures are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards. Prioritise work to ensure correct workflow through the laboratory and ensure urgent tests are processed according to SOP.

Skills

Level 4 qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II) plus extensive laboratory experience or a Foundation Level Degree. Experience with a range of laboratory techniques. Histopathology experience preferred.

Detailed understanding of job content. Effective Communication skills, written and oral. Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis. Ability to follow and work to SOP and Policy.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of Relevant Qualifications Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable. This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.

The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development o...

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