Associate Practitioner - BMS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspiring Biomedical Scientist in the Blood Sciences Department at Humber Partnership NHS Trust to work in our busy Pathology Department. The laboratories at Hull are part of the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) who provide healthcare science services across this wide network. Applicants are invited for the 12 month post of Associate Practitioner, they will be given the opportunity to compete the IBMS registration portfolio and gain HCPC registration.,

• To carry out the analysis of patient samples and the maintenance of Analytical equipment in the provision of a Clinical Laboratory Service according to departmental standard operating procedures and the departmental quality assurance policy.
• To use and maintain highly specialist scientific instruments for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease both within the laboratory and in clinical ward areas.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users.
  
  The successful post holder will be working as an Associate Practitioner in the Blood Sciences laboratory, gaining a good level of knowledge and experience in laboratory working and practises, whilst also receiving support to complete the registration portfolio.
Applicants should hold an IBMS accredited Biomedical Science degree, and are expected to complete the registration portfolio within the duration of the 12 month contract. This is a rotational post where the successful applicant will be expected to carry out duties in three sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory, both at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. There is also a requirement to work on the 'Out of Hours' rota. We are looking for individuals who are hardworking, innovative, sociable, and works well as part of a team.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.