Job summary
The purpose of the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL) is to provide patients with a high-quality, cost-effective service, and ensure the longer-term sustainability of NHS pathology services in east and south east London.
We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership. One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation, dedicated to the provision of pathology.
Clinical Biochemistry laboratories are equipped with Cobas 8000 (Roche diagnostics) instruments, which are integrated with automated workflow solution.
The specialist clinical chemistry work areas based at RLH are equipped with D-100 (Biorad Laboratories), Ultimate 3000 (Thermo Scientific), Acquity UPLC (Waters), AAnalyst 800 (Perkin Elmer), Indiko Plus (Thermo Scientific), Capillarys (Sebia), Hydrasys (Sebia), Xevo TQ-S micro LCMS (Waters) and Optilite (Binding site).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Associate Practitioners to join the Clinical Biochemistry teams located across the partnership laboratories. Successful candidates will be placed at a 'base' laboratory but work flexibly across different teams and partnered laboratories.
This advert is predominately seeking out candidates who are able to be based at the following laboratories;
- Royal London Hospital
- Whipps Cross Hospital
About us
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for eligible staff working within the ESEL Partnership to undertake the IBMS Registration Portfolio and apply for the IBMS Certificate of Competence.
A complex transformation programme has commenced to become a single, integrated pathology network. The aspired hub and spoke operating model, centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH) and connected to essential service laboratories located at partnered hospitals.
To support the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients, participation in the Agenda for change shift pattern is required.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact
Greg Dearman, Biochemistry Scientific Lead: 0203 246 0443
(greg.dearman@nhs.net)
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
**IF HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, VACANCY WILL BE CLOSED EARLY**
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for eligible staff working within the ESEL Partnership to undertake the IBMS Registration Portfolio and apply for the IBMS Certificate of Competence.
A complex transformation programme has commenced to become a single, integrated pathology network. The aspired hub and spoke operating model, centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH) and connected to essential service laboratories located at partnered hospitals.
To support the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients, participation in the Agenda for change shift pattern is required.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact
Greg Dearman, Biochemistry Scientific Lead: 0203 246 0443
(greg.dearman@nhs.net)
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
**IF HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, VACANCY WILL BE CLOSED EARLY**
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum One year experience of working in a busy, acute medical blood sciences laboratory environment.
- Has experience at preparing laboratory reagents for general use
- Has experienced monitoring laboratory apparatus and temperature controlled storage units
- Demonstrate an ability to cope with competing priorities
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
Desirable
- Experience interacting with and able to perform basic operator maintenance on the named equipment; oc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance Instruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II (Roche diagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens).
- Experienced using the following named IT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oCobas IT Middleware (Roche Diagnostics) oCobas Inventory Management System (Roche Diagnostics) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen) oAQURE (Radiometer)
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Good communication skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff
- Able to follow instructions and learn standard techniques
- Methodical and organized
- Manual dexterity
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, even under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Good keyboard/VDU skills
- Physical skills: including hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity and manipulation
- Able to plan, manage and prioritise own workload ensuring completion in a timely and accurate manner
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the assistant practitioner
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality requirements
- Awareness of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of the requirements to safely package and dispatch biologically hazardous samples
- Knowledge of quality assurance checks perform on samples and laboratory equipment
- Aware of Safety requirements in a laboratory.
- Aware of the quality management system.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent
- GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc in a Scientific related subject
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science
- IBMS certificate of Achievement
Other
Essential
- Willing to accept instructions and direction from others
- Good interpersonal skills. Commitment to team working and the development of others
- Hold no reservations about handling infected material in accordance with H&S policies
- Pleasant, helpful and confident manner
- Even tempered, polite and tolerant
- Reliable, conscientious, demonstrates motivation
- Flexible working as required and good attendance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum One year experience of working in a busy, acute medical blood sciences laboratory environment.
- Has experience at preparing laboratory reagents for general use
- Has experienced monitoring laboratory apparatus and temperature controlled storage units
- Demonstrate an ability to cope with competing priorities
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
Desirable
- Experience interacting with and able to perform basic operator maintenance on the named equipment; oc8000 (Roche Diagnostics) oc8100 (Roche Diagnostics) op701 (Roche Diagnostics) oOsmometer 3320 (Advance Instruments Inc.) oD-100 (BioRad Laboratories) oAQT90 (Radiometer) oABL90 Flex (Radiometer) oABL800 series (Radiometer) oClinitek Status (Siemens) oi-Stat1 (Abbott) oi-Stat Alinity (Abbott) oFreestyle Precision Pro (Abbott) oAccuchek Informa II (Roche diagnostics) oDCA Vantage (Siemens).
- Experienced using the following named IT systems oWinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). oCobas IT Middleware (Roche Diagnostics) oCobas Inventory Management System (Roche Diagnostics) oQ-Pulse (Ideagen) oAQURE (Radiometer)
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Good communication skills and ability to comprehend and give clear statements that are understood by patients/staff
- Able to follow instructions and learn standard techniques
- Methodical and organized
- Manual dexterity
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, even under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Good keyboard/VDU skills
- Physical skills: including hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity and manipulation
- Able to plan, manage and prioritise own workload ensuring completion in a timely and accurate manner
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the assistant practitioner
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality requirements
- Awareness of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of the requirements to safely package and dispatch biologically hazardous samples
- Knowledge of quality assurance checks perform on samples and laboratory equipment
- Aware of Safety requirements in a laboratory.
- Aware of the quality management system.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent
- GCSE standard attained in other science subjects or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc in a Scientific related subject
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Science
- IBMS certificate of Achievement
Other
Essential
- Willing to accept instructions and direction from others
- Good interpersonal skills. Commitment to team working and the development of others
- Hold no reservations about handling infected material in accordance with H&S policies
- Pleasant, helpful and confident manner
- Even tempered, polite and tolerant
- Reliable, conscientious, demonstrates motivation
- Flexible working as required and good attendance
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).
