Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available within the Immunology Department in LCL for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to come join our fast paced and highly motivated team.
We are looking to recruit a motivated Associate Practitioner with good communication skills, to work as part of the Immunology Team. The main duties processing of samples for Immunology, and various laboratory duties supporting the Biomedical Scientists.
Previous laboratory and/or Specimen Reception experience would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
The department is fully UKAS accredited and is also accredited by the HCPC/IBMS as a training laboratory. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality, patient centred service.
The ideal candidate should be hard working, motivated, adaptable to continuous change and service improvements, and be willing to go the extra mile to serve our patients. We pride ourselves on having an open and friendly work environment so a positive and can-do attitude are a must!
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
1. To act as a Laboratory Support Technician, performing a comprehensive range ofroutine and specialist Biochemistry and Haematology analyses, undersupervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists.2. On rotation, provide assistance to Biomedical Scientists in Non Automated andCore/Automated laboratories.3. Undertake specialist manual and semi-automated procedures, under supervisionfrom experienced Biomedical Scientists.4. To maintain, under the supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientists, highlycomplex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition, taking necessaryremedial action during technical failure. Respond to error messages, referring tosupervisory staff where necessary, and liaising with engineers called to failingequipment.5. To enter patient demographic information, collate results and enter data into thelaboratory IT systems.6. To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with serviceusers to provide the best care for the patient.
See Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
1. To act as a Laboratory Support Technician, performing a comprehensive range ofroutine and specialist Biochemistry and Haematology analyses, undersupervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists.2. On rotation, provide assistance to Biomedical Scientists in Non Automated andCore/Automated laboratories.3. Undertake specialist manual and semi-automated procedures, under supervisionfrom experienced Biomedical Scientists.4. To maintain, under the supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientists, highlycomplex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition, taking necessaryremedial action during technical failure. Respond to error messages, referring tosupervisory staff where necessary, and liaising with engineers called to failingequipment.5. To enter patient demographic information, collate results and enter data into thelaboratory IT systems.6. To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with serviceusers to provide the best care for the patient.
See Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Be able to work to high standards, meeting demanding deadlines
- Dexterous
- Numerate
- Diligent
Desirable
- Use of keyboard
- IT Literate
Other
Essential
- Hardworking
- Good communicator
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 A Levels/BTEC in science based subjects and demonstrable experience of working in a clinical laboratory OR a HNC in a science based subject OR proven equivalent practical experience in a UK clinical laboratory
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of biomedical tests
Desirable
- Practical experience in a UK clinical laboratory
- Knowledge of medical terminologies
- Familiar with use of basic laboratory equipment eg. pH meter, centrifuge etc
Knowledge
Desirable
- Health and safety awareness
- Understands the role of medical laboratories
Skills
Essential
- Be able to work to high standards, meeting demanding deadlines
- Dexterous
- Numerate
- Diligent
Desirable
- Use of keyboard
- IT Literate
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Be able to work to high standards, meeting demanding deadlines
- Dexterous
- Numerate
- Diligent
Desirable
- Use of keyboard
- IT Literate
Other
Essential
- Hardworking
- Good communicator
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 A Levels/BTEC in science based subjects and demonstrable experience of working in a clinical laboratory OR a HNC in a science based subject OR proven equivalent practical experience in a UK clinical laboratory
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of biomedical tests
Desirable
- Practical experience in a UK clinical laboratory
- Knowledge of medical terminologies
- Familiar with use of basic laboratory equipment eg. pH meter, centrifuge etc
Knowledge
Desirable
- Health and safety awareness
- Understands the role of medical laboratories
Skills
Essential
- Be able to work to high standards, meeting demanding deadlines
- Dexterous
- Numerate
- Diligent
Desirable
- Use of keyboard
- IT Literate
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).
