Associate Practitioner

Can you make a difference to each patient's experience of the NHS? If you are looking to provide outstanding patient care, happy to go the extra mile and can adapt to a quick paced environment - then you are who we are looking for. We are very happy to talk informally during your application or would be happy to provide a tour of the Emergency Department. There are full and part time opportunities available working various shift patterns including weekends, nights and Bank Holidays Following the successful implementation of an effective point of care testing team to support Covid-19 testing for all patients being admitted to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, the team will now become a permanent feature and expanded to support a wider range of testing as well as testing at community sites.Main duties of the job Working primarily within the Emergency Department you will be responsible for the end to end provision of a range of point of care testing to ensure patients receive their care in the most appropriate place from the start of their journey. It is not essential to have worked within theEmergency Department or to have experience of working with point of care testing systems to apply for this position. We work together to create a positive team spirit, recognising achievements and celebrating success. We know that happy patients start with happy staff. Monitor consumable stock levels including updating, checking, storing, reporting and initial stock control. To be responsible for the cost-effective use of consumables and equipment in the immediate area of work. To contribute to the care, maintenance and security of laboratory premises and equipment. Staff To work as part of a team providing technical laboratory support to the laboratories. To participate in the training of support staff.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams. We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.