Associate Practitioner Haematology and Blood - Basingstoke, United Kingdom - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Basingstoke, United Kingdom

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This is an exciting time to join the haematology and blood transfusion department. The department is a new purpose built laboratory with several new platforms.


Associate Practitioners work as part of a team supporting the Biomedical Scientific staff in the effective provision of the Blood Sciences service.

Biomedical Scientists analyse blood, body fluids, for the presence or absence of abnormal pathology. This information can then be used to enable diagnosis and also monitor the effectiveness of treatment.

Under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist

To undertake a range of manual laboratory investigations and procedures with mínimal supervision

To adhere strictly to standard operating procedures (SOP's) used within the laboratory. Drawing to the attention of Biomedical Scientists the loss of performance of quality control material and or equivocal laboratory results

To operate and carry out the maintenance on selected laboratory equipment

Be able to do basic trouble shooting for assays being run and decide when a more experienced member of staff should be informed following standard operational SOP's

To undertake pre and post analytical checks to audit the accuracy of specimen reception

The operation of laboratory equipment adhering to set protocols and procedures

The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient.

We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.


HHFT prioritises the provision of exceptional, compassionate, care delivered by the valued staff working in a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.

HHFT employs circa 6,000 people and had a turnover of £500m.

Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage.

These are in place to support of four clear objectives, provide outstanding care of patients, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.


Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

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