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Bank - Band 4 Associate Practitioner
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Job Description
- Req#: C9290-25-0470?language=en&page=264&sort=publicationDateDesc
- * At least 6 months NHS experience in a laboratory or equivalent experience in the UK
- * At least 6 months NHS experience in a laboratory or equivalent experience in the UK
Job summary
AIM OF THE ROLE:
To be an efficient flexible member of the Hillingdon Hospital laboratory providing a high quality service to Imperial College Healthcare Trust.
Key working relationships :
Good communication skills are essential, as the post holder is required to communicate effectively with Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, Clinicians and other healthcare providers and managers in and out of the Trust; other Trust Directorates including Estates, IT, Human Resource, Payroll, Occupational Health, Purchasing and Finance. Active participation in local and divisional laboratory meetings is expected.
Additional relationships appropriate to the role may be required.
Main duties of the job
Key result areas:
1. Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
2. Able to perform core scientific work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Healthcare Scientist Associate Practitioner.
3. Develop and improve your professional expertise.
4. Provides basic clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit.
About us
We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our hospitals. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do.
We value all of our staff and aim to provide rewarding careers and benefits, fulfilling work environments and exciting opportunities.
Date posted
15 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£16.53 an hour Inclusive of holiday pay
Contract
Bank
Duration
12 weeks
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9290-25-0470
Job locations
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
St. Marys Nhs Trust
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Communication and Relationship Skills
1.1 To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
1.2 Contribute towards sharing good practice within the department and Trust wide.
1.3 To promote a positive image of the Trust at all times.
1.4 To work cohesively with all members of the department team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
1.5 Communicates any difficulties, problems, accidents or incidents affecting the department to a section leader/manager promptly.1.6 Provides and receives complex routine information orally to inform work colleagues or external contacts e.g. other departments, G.P.s, wards and other authorised users.
1.7 Participates in departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within the department.2. Responsibility- Scientific and Technical Duties2.1 To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
2.2 Develop level of proficiency in technical skills to solve problems in the analytical process.
2.3 To work under supervision in a number of sections in the laboratory.
2.4 Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.
2.5 Ensure that safe working practises are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
2.6 To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance.
2.7 To technically validate reports where necessary using judgemental expertise and following training and competency assessment.
2.8 To adhere to Standard Operational Procedures for the processing of samples.
2.9 Under direction participate in the delivery of research, development and audit projects.
2.10 Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
2.11 To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
2.12 Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
3. Responsibility- Policy and Service3.1 To be involved actively in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at department level, reinforcing their use.
3.2 Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, at first under supervision, using the Trusts Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be monitored constantly and improved.
3.3 Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
3.4 To ensure all NWL Pathology laboratory sites gain and maintain full accreditation/inspection status of National regulatory bodies including (but not restricted to):
UK Accreditation Service (UKAS)
Good Clinical Pathology Practice (GCSP)
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
European Federation of Immunogenetics (EFI)
4. Responsibility- Financial and Physical4.1 Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the section leader if back up stocks are low.
5. Responsibility Staff/ HR/ Leadership, & Training5.1 Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trusts 1:1 process and PDP development.
5.2 Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive laboratory team and the achievement of team objectives.5.3 Be familiar with all core trust policies such as sickness reporting, annual leave requesting, health and safety.5.4 Be familiar with the Health and Safety policies of the Trust and the department and ensure that they are followed to maintain a safe working environment for all employees and visitors.5.5 Assists in training new staff members as appropriate and other staff on rotation.
6. Education6.1 Undertake a structured training and development programme to successfully acquire core competencies which are matched to the National Occupational Standards and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties.6.2 Maintain your Registration professional body accreditation- where applicable.6.3 Must develop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within an appraisal programme. Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved.7. Responsibility- Information resources7.1 Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place & under development and be familiar and proficient with the use of the information technology systems within the department.
7.2 To have an active e-mail account
8. Responsibility- Patient / Client Care
8.1 To enter patient information and some test results onto the laboratory information
system.
9. Responsibility- Research and development9.1 Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
10. Freedom to Act10.1 Required to work under supervision with access to senior members of staff at all times.
11. Other Duties11.1 To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Communication and Relationship Skills
1.1 To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
1.2 Contribute towards sharing good practice within the department and Trust wide.
1.3 To promote a positive image of the Trust at all times.
1.4 To work cohesively with all members of the department team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
1.5 Communicates any difficulties, problems, accidents or incidents affecting the department to a section leader/manager promptly.1.6 Provides and receives complex routine information orally to inform work colleagues or external contacts e.g. other departments, G.P.s, wards and other authorised users.
1.7 Participates in departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within the department.2. Responsibility- Scientific and Technical Duties2.1 To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
2.2 Develop level of proficiency in technical skills to solve problems in the analytical process.
2.3 To work under supervision in a number of sections in the laboratory.
2.4 Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.
2.5 Ensure that safe working practises are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
2.6 To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance.
2.7 To technically validate reports where necessary using judgemental expertise and following training and competency assessment.
2.8 To adhere to Standard Operational Procedures for the processing of samples.
2.9 Under direction participate in the delivery of research, development and audit projects.
2.10 Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
2.11 To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
2.12 Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
3. Responsibility- Policy and Service3.1 To be involved actively in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at department level, reinforcing their use.
3.2 Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, at first under supervision, using the Trusts Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be monitored constantly and improved.
3.3 Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
3.4 To ensure all NWL Pathology laboratory sites gain and maintain full accreditation/inspection status of National regulatory bodies including (but not restricted to):
UK Accreditation Service (UKAS)
Good Clinical Pathology Practice (GCSP)
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
European Federation of Immunogenetics (EFI)
4. Responsibility- Financial and Physical4.1 Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the section leader if back up stocks are low.
5. Responsibility Staff/ HR/ Leadership, & Training5.1 Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trusts 1:1 process and PDP development.
5.2 Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive laboratory team and the achievement of team objectives.5.3 Be familiar with all core trust policies such as sickness reporting, annual leave requesting, health and safety.5.4 Be familiar with the Health and Safety policies of the Trust and the department and ensure that they are followed to maintain a safe working environment for all employees and visitors.5.5 Assists in training new staff members as appropriate and other staff on rotation.
6. Education6.1 Undertake a structured training and development programme to successfully acquire core competencies which are matched to the National Occupational Standards and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties.6.2 Maintain your Registration professional body accreditation- where applicable.6.3 Must develop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within an appraisal programme. Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved.7. Responsibility- Information resources7.1 Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place & under development and be familiar and proficient with the use of the information technology systems within the department.
7.2 To have an active e-mail account
8. Responsibility- Patient / Client Care
8.1 To enter patient information and some test results onto the laboratory information
system.
9. Responsibility- Research and development9.1 Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
10. Freedom to Act10.1 Required to work under supervision with access to senior members of staff at all times.
11. Other Duties11.1 To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.