Associate Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for a well-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Associate Practitioner. The successful candidate will work supporting Scientific Staff in the preparation and analysis of samples in the Medical Biochemistry, Immunology and Toxicology Department.

The position is primarily based in the Toxicology Laboratory with the post holder supporting the routine analytical Toxicology service which offers analysis of Drugs of Abuse along with an extensive Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in patient samples the area also hosts WEDINOS service which supports harm reduction through the analysis and reporting of trends for substances of abuse.

There a number of Associate Practitioners within the wider Biochemistry and Immunology sections and the position may involve rotation to provide a wide range of knowledge and training which will enable the wider department to provide a sustainable service.The department actively encourages participation in CPD to develop skills that will assist you in the pursuit of your career ambitions and generally is willing to support appropriate study arrangements/leave including participation in HCPC Certificate of Competence tutorials.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of an Associate practitioner are:

• To contribute to providing a professional clinical laboratory service by working in the Medical Biochemistry Immunology and Toxicology and undertaking duties to support Scientific Staff in the preparation and analysis of samples of biological samples. This will be achieved by carrying out clinical, technical or scientific tasks under supervision/ direction using a wide range of practical and theoretical knowledge following written Laboratory Procedures and taking responsibility for completion of tasks and areas that have been assigned to the post holder.

  To assist in training and development of Associate Practitioners (Associate Healthcare Scientists), Medical Laboratory assistants (Assistant Healthcare Scientists) and other appropriate trainees when required

  To provide a quality analytical service Medical Biochemistry Immunology and Toxicology, while working as part of a team undertaking analysis of biological samples.

  To provide a quality analytical service for Medical Biochemistry Immunology and Toxicology, while working as part of a team undertaking analysis of samples submitted to Welsh Emerging drugs and identification of Novel Substances project (WEDINOS).

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.