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Band 4 Associate Practitioner - Blood Sciences

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Medical Protection Advertisement

Location
Salary
£32,199 - £34,876 Per Annum Inclusive
Profession
Nurse practitioner
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
01 Aug 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
18 Jul 2025

Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity to work with our dynamic team and extend your knowledge of Biochemistry, Urgent bench, POCT and Prenatal Screening Laboratory at both King George/Queens Hospitals.

The Biochemistry Department is based at Queen’s Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital Goodmayes. The successful candidate will be expected to work at both acute sites as per service demands.

The department actively encourages participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to develop skills that will assist you in the pursuit of career ambitions.

The department is part of Blood Sciences which plays a vital role in the provision of 26 million diagnostic tests annually for the Trust and primary care services.The successful candidate will work as part of the team in the delivery of the Biochemistry & POCT service across both hospitals.

The successful candidate must be committed to quality and improvement and can demonstrate IT knowledge to enable them to drive the department forward.

The Biochemistry department at QH is equipped with Roche Cobas 8100 automated workflow series, Cobas 8000 analysers (c702/ e801). QH also carries out macroprolactin, sweat tests and Xanthochromia analysis.

The department at KGH is also equipped with Roche Cobas analysers (c702/e801), Roche P612 pre-analytic, Sebia Capillaries Electrophoresis analysers, Phadia 250 analysers for RAST testing, Binding Site Optilite for Serum Free Light Chain assays and Mast for Faecal immune testing.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to rotate through Biochemistry, Haematology, Hot Lab, POCT and Blood Sciences Reception, where appropriate.

The post holder must participate in the either the AfC hybrid (day & night) or permanent night shift patterns. Where staff work the latter, hours of work will fluctuate per week as per roster pattern and will attract enhancements.

Working in teams to perform complex analytical investigations on patient samples in order to provide quality and timely diagnostic and monitoring essential for patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Prenatal Screening Department based at King George Hospital provides a high-quality screening service for chromosomal disorders, such as Down's syndrome, to antenatal patients at the Trust and to a number of antenatal centres in London and the Southeast.

We operate a 24/7 service on both sites. The Trust is currently exploring an alternative system to accommodate the increasing demand for routine 24/7 testing.

This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week. A flexible attitude to working hours is essential. The hours are currently within a framework of 08.00–20.00 including weekend & Bank Holiday working. These arrangements are subject to continuing review as the department looks to move towards a shift system.

Both hospitals offer a pleasant working environment and are well served by several bus routes and mainline stations nearby.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.