Associate Practitioner

Job summary

Associate Practitioner Band 4 in Rapid Response Lab. (Chemical Pathology)

We are looking for a suitably qualified Associate Practitioner (Band 4) in this dynamic and forward thinking department, of international standing. This could also be an opportunity if you have recently obtained state registration or working towards being registered. You will become part of a friendly team of more than 60 people providing both routine and specialised biochemical diagnostic, screening and clinical monitoring services to patients within the Hospital and external users worldwide. The Department has a strong interest in Metabolic Medicine, Diagnostic Enzymology and Newborn Screening. The Blood Science Laboratory, is well equipped with Vitros 7600 analysers, Liason Diasorin and the whole department benefits from a range of high end equipment including GCMS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS and UHPLC. This post is based in Rapid Response Laboratory The successful candidate will be required to support the department in the extended day working rota (8.00am - 8.00pm). This post-holder is obliged to work the weekday extended hours service and will be encouraged to join our weekend voluntary Bank system. Further professional development is encouraged with regular internal seminars and financial assistance to attend external courses.

Main duties of the job

• Specimen reception: checking patient information and sample type, sorting and numbering of specimens. To follow procedures for the receipt of correctly labelled specimens and inform lab staff of any errors.
• To input patient demographics and test request details on to the Laboratory Computer system and filing as directed
• To undertake preparatory work e.g., reagents and other solutions as required
• Stock management for the Blood Sciences Laboratory
• To provide administrative support including generating request and work sheets
• To provide administrative support to the MLAs
• Comply with quality standards required in service provision and participate in internal and external quality control
• Perform quality audits as required
• To have an annual joint review - extending existing competences through participation in an appraisal system, identifying learning goals with line manager and document annually in a personal development plan

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.