Associate Practitioner

at  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to support our well established team of Biomedical Scientists within the Microbiology Department as a Band 4 Associate Practitioner.
The Microbiology Department provides a range of infectious science services to the NHS Trusts and General Practitioners within Dorset. We are a small sized laboratory with a great team atmosphere. As an Associate Practitioner you will participate in the laboratory testing procedures, and provide technical support to scientific staff within the department and other pathology disciplines.
The laboratory work encompasses the general Bacteriology, Parasitology, Mycology, Serology and Molecular testing.
Education to ‘A’ Levels plus GCSE in Maths and English at grades A-C (or equivalent qualifications / experience) are required. Previous experience of working in a clinical laboratory for a minimum of 1 year is required, as is a special interest in Microbiology. You should be dextrous, possess good keyboard skills, be able to prioritise, be literate and numerate, with a flexible approach work.
The Department works to a 7 days a week roster to support the essential laboratory activities and that includes this role.
Duties include assisting with sorting, registration and processing of clinical specimens; assisting the Biomedical Scientists with the subculture of organisms; processing of molecular and serology tests; assisting with administration duties including Quality Assurance and Health, Safety and Wellbeing.
Supporting the weekend roster, working approximately 1 in 4 weekends.
Dorset Count Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has a reputation for delivering high quality, patient focussed care, and you will be joining our department as we embark upon the next phase of our journey as we come together with our colleagues across Dorset to create One Dorset Pathology.
The ‘One Dorset Pathology’ service for Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals will provide clinicians, patients and carers with a consistent and high standard of service across the area and maximise efficiency in the use of resources.
This is an exciting time to join the pathology team in Dorset. We are currently making great progress with our vision to create a first class integrated pathology service for Dorset.
Staff will be able to develop to their full potential and substantial investment has been agreed, offering opportunities for service development and state-of-the-art modernisation.
The Microbiology Department at Dorset County Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Practitioner in their laboratory.
The Department operational hours are currently 09:00 to 17:30, 7 days a week and therefore includes working weekend and bank holidays on a rotational basis. The laboratory team work closely in a fast paced and exciting environment to delivery results that can directly influence patient management in the hospital, general practice, or clinics across Dorset.
We are looking for someone who wishes to take their laboratory experience further, has a passion for science and providing outstanding patient centred care.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online

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