Chemical Pathology Associate Practitioner - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Associate Practitioner


Department:
Blood Sciences - Chemical Pathology

Band 4


Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An opportunity has arisen within this busy Pathology service to join the Blood Science (Chemical Pathology) team.

You will be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who deliver a high-quality service that is responsive to patient requirements.

Awareness of the requirements for compliance with the ISO15189 standards is a key requirement for this role.

We look to continually improve our services for our patients and are therefore looking for staff with the right attitude who will work with us to achieve this.

We are looking for a competent and versatile person with an absolute attention to detail.


Pathology and Blood Sciences have had major investment in new equipment and refurbishment with the implementation of a Beckman Power Express track (2016), running 2x AU5800 Biochemistry analysers and 2x DXI800 Immunoassay analysers We have also improved our Protein electrophoresis laboratory with the implementation of a Capillarys 2 for the identification and quantitation of specific proteins.

Interviews will be held on 8th December 2023.


The post holder will be part of a team of Associate Practitioners assisting in the delivery of a diagnostic service analysing blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.


The post holder will undertake their responsibilities within the Blood Sciences department to meet all required national and Trust standards.


We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and have been awarded ISO 15189 accreditation for Haematology/Blood Transfusion and Chemistry repertoires.

The laboratory is also an IBMS training laboratory.

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.

At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:


  • Free onsite parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible working opportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and wellbeing programme


Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.

The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.


MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.


Communication:


  • Liaise closely with departmental technical and clinical staff to ensure that all technical work is performed to departmental standards.
  • To liaise with other healthcare professionals and members of the public in a professional and competent manner within both the Acute and Primary trusts.

Knowledge and experience:


  • Good standard of general education
  • Information Technology skills.
  • The equivalent of at least NVQ level 3 gained via in house specialist training, education and experience, and an approved Foundation Course in Science or to be undertaking the training courses listed.

Main responsibilities:


  • The basic use and demonstrable proficiency of all analytical equipment within the department, and those Point of Care Testing devices controlled by the department
  • Maintenance of all analytical equipment within the department and those Point of Care Testing devices controlled by the department.
  • Use of Trust and Departmental computer systems, namely Clinisys, QPulse
  • Use and understanding of all Trust and Departmental relevant policies i.e. patient confidentiality, data protection, freedom of information etc.
  • To carry out basic Pathology reception work.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
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