Associate Practitioner - Immunology

Job overview

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!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To act as a Laboratory Support Technician, performing a comprehensive range of routine and specialist Biochemistry and Haematology analyses, under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists.

On rotation, provide assistance to Biomedical Scientists in Non Automated and Core/Automated laboratories.

Undertake specialist manual and semi-automated procedures, under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists.

To maintain, under the supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientists, highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition, taking necessary remedial action during technical failure. Respond to error messages, referring to supervisory staff where necessary, and liaising with engineers called to failing equipment.

To enter patient demographic information, collate results and enter data into the laboratory IT systems.

To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users to provide the best care for the patient.

See Job Description for further details.