Job summary
This post is fixed term until 31st March 2025 due to - meet the needs of the service
The Welsh Blood Service has an opportunity for an Associate Practitioner position within the Component Development & Research Laboratory.
The post holder will, in conjunction with Research Scientific staff assist in the research and development studies of the department by performing assays, entering results into databases, and undertaking basic analysis of those results.
Main duties of the job
This role will be within the Component Development and Research laboratory, assisting with research studies. The role will include performing basic laboratory assays, performing activities to maintain and promote the smooth and safe running of the laboratory and record keeping of such activities, including equipment maintenance and calibration, routine cleaning, temperature monitoring and stock management of consumables.
Knowledge of how blood donations are processed to transfusable blood components would be a significant advantage for applicants.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- HNC (level 4) in a biological subject, or equivalent experience within a biological science environment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a blood establishment.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to follow detailed technical instructions.
- Work as a member of a team, valuing the contribution of others and forming co-operative working relationships with all colleagues.
Person Specification
qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- HNC (level 4) in a biological subject, or equivalent experience within a biological science environment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a blood establishment.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to follow detailed technical instructions.
- Work as a member of a team, valuing the contribution of others and forming co-operative working relationships with all colleagues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
