Applications are invited from enthusiastic well motivated individuals to work in the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics within the grounds of Southmead Hospital. The laboratory is housed in a modern, purpose-built laboratory and the successful candidate will be joining a busy but friendly team.
The Immunology department at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust provides a diagnostic service for the local community serving a local population of approximately 500,000 and a referral service throughout the Southwest.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated team player to join Immunology & Immunogenetics as an Associate Practitioner. The successful candidate will work supporting Scientific Staff in the preparation and analysis of samples in the Department.
Please note the post will involve participation in a shift pattern 7am-3pm and 9am-5pm on a monthly rota.
The hours and days maybe subject to change depending on the operational requirements of the laboratory.
This is not a HCPC trainee post.
Please note the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. You are advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
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1. To provide laboratory support for pre-analytical testing of samples
2. To undertake diagnostic tests on blood and other body fluids.
3. To operate, and maintain specialist laboratory equipment.
4. To input sample data as part of pre-analytical testing
5. Work in all sections of the department as required.
As this is a non-HCPC registered position the post holder will not authorise results
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
To receive and process samples prior to testing in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
To rotate through sections of the laboratory as required and support BMS staff.
To prepare and maintain analysers in accordance to protocols for routine use.
To maintain your own laboratory competencies
To participate in all aspects of quality control and quality assurance including audits as required.
To be competent in the use of laboratory computer systems
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