associate practitioner

This post will involve 24/7 shift working and you will be expected to participate in all shifts, including overnight and weekends. Our laboratory benefits from fully automated serology and molecular work solutions that run alongside our specialist molecular work areas, allowing us to put our patients at the heart of an innovative and forward-thinking diagnostic service. If you have the knowledge, skills and an approach that fits with our department then we want to hear from you., · The associate practitioner will be involved in supporting reception, sorting and distribution of all clinical and environmental samples. · All specimens will be processed for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using correct techniques as well as complex, specialised equipment. · Along with the operation maintenance and calibration of specialist automated equipment the associate practitioner will be expected to apply the level of manual dexterity needed for the processing of pathological specimens using aseptic technique. · There may be times when the associate practitioner will be required to supervise, organise and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area. Along with training of new staff in MLA procedures and protocols within the laboratory.,

• To gain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in ongoing specialist training and continuous professional development.
• To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice e.g. ISO15189:2022 and UKAS accreditation.
• To maintain knowledge necessary to participate in the highly specialised laboratory sections associated with a teaching hospital, on a rotational basis under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists.
• To have gained the necessary specialist knowledge and skills sufficient to work independently, seeking advice only when deemed necessary.
• To participate in appraisals, as an appraisee, as well as participation with continual professional development
• To attend laboratory meetings and to keep up to date with the delivery of the service.
• To maintain knowledge of operational policies and procedures through use of the document management system.
• To actively participate in the in-service training programme.
• To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with senior staff and managers during staff appraisal sessions.
• To participate with ongoing service development and the introduction of new assays and testing platforms.
• To participate in the 24/7 service that is stood up for winter pressures as and when needed by the Trust., The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £25.70 (standard disclosure) or £46.70 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence. If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post. Our statement on modern slavery We have zero tolerance of slavery and human trafficking and are committed to maintaining and improving systems, processes and policies to avoid complicity in human rights violation and to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain. The Trust policies, procedures, governance and legal arrangements are robust, ensuring that proper checks and due diligence are applied in employment procedures to ensure compliance with this legislation. We also conform to the NHS employment check standards within our workforce recruitment and selection practices. This strategic approach incorporates analysis of the Trust's supply chains and its partners to assess risk exposure and management on modern slavery. Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

Our Virology department is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Associate Practitioner. You will be responsible for the provision of technical support for our clinically led diagnostic service. You will be expected to prepare specimens for investigation, set up automated equipment, run QC, and operate analysers, as well as working within the wider team. Previous experience of working in a diagnostic laboratory will be advantageous, though full training will be provided.,
• HND/equivalent, Ability to work as part of a team, or individually and organise and prioritise own workload
• Dextrous, good aseptic technique, able to handle fine pipettes and equipment
• Ability to concentrate for long periods
• Able to follow written and spoken instructions
• Ability to act off own initiative
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer skills, Good organisational skills
• Continuously update knowledge of clinical microbiology
• Conscientious
• Reliable and responsible
• Enthusiasm/self motivated
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Willingness to participate in the extended working day system and weekend work
  
  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.