Associate Practitioner

Support routine and complex laboratory activity within the RCI department, contributing to safe, effective testing across WBS Transfusion Laboratories. Role Rationale This role requires someone who is accurate, organised and resilient, with the ability to work methodically in a busy specialist laboratory environment. The post holder must communicate clearly, build effective working relationships and remain focused when managing competing priorities or time-critical work. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to patient safety and the delivery of high-quality transfusion laboratory services across Wales. The role would be applicable to someone who takes pride in precise, process-driven work, enjoys being part of a supportive team and wants to develop within a specialist service where quality, professionalism and continuous improvement are central to everyday practice. Main duties of the job The post holder will support the effective day-to-day running of the RCI laboratory by organising and prioritising their own workload, contributing to pre-testing processes, and, where appropriate, supervising and guiding Medical Laboratory Assistant staff. Prepare, register and process patient and donor samples accurately and efficiently. Use LIMS accurately and operate laboratory equipment in line with training and agreed scope of practice. Support laboratory testing and related activities within defined responsibilities. Troubleshoot sample, equipment and service queries, escalating issues to senior staff when required. Communicate effectively with colleagues, hospital laboratories, medical staff and contractors. Manage stocks and resources, maintain equipment records, and support routine maintenance. Contribute to training, service improvement, incident reporting, audits, SOP review, and the implementation of policies and procedures. Ensure the safe handling of samples, blood components and hazardous materials. Carry out all duties in line with SOPs, health and safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Practice Guidelines, Good Documentation Practice and the WBS Quality Management System., You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description, You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply., Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Apptitude and Abilities, Values Essential

• Basic level of education i.e. GCSE English and maths or equivalent experience
• Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D) in biological science or equivalent experience working in a Blood Establishment/hospital pathology department
• Level 4 Apprenticeship in health Care Science or equivalent experience working in a Blood Establishment/hospital pathology department
Desirable
• A level science qualification
Experience Essential
• Experience of working in a team
Desirable
• Previous laboratory experience. Experience of working in a quality focussed environment
  
  Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales