Associate Practitioner – Biochemistry: Sponsorship Available

Job Summary

The post holder will take on operational and/or administrative responsibility for a specific area or to provide advanced administrative and operational support within a laboratory area. This role may include supervision of PSWs involved in the role. Advanced training will be given to allow the post holder to work without direct supervision, referring to the line manager of the section when required.

As an Associate Practitioner in the Biochemistry Department, the post holder will contribute to the provision of the clinical laboratory service, as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, performing work activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

The post holder will follow an in-service certificated competency training programme. Under the guidance of qualified staff, the Associate Practitioner will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes.

The post holder will be trained to make decisions that have an impact on the end result in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources.

Main duties of the job

• Act in a way that promotes patient care and maintains the integrity of the Department
• Maintain and promote the professional image of South of Tyne and Wear Pathology Services and Gateshead Health NHS Trust.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with the Trust Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Information Security Policy.
• Deal with members of the Public/Patients in a Professional manner.
• Comply with good work practices in accordance with the Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety Policies.
• Prioritise work in accordance with guidance from operating procedures and senior members of staff.
• Follow good laboratory practice in line with professional guidelines and Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd standards.
• Work within the Terms and Conditions of Employment of your Trust Contract.
• Report incidents, accidents and defects according to Trust and Directorate guidelines.
• Participate in the maintenance of the quality system by participating in QC and EQA schemes.