Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Practitioner based in the Newborn Screening laboratory at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake roles in specimen processing in the laboratory, as well as a range of other duties including computer data entry and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

The laboratory provides neonatal bloodspot screening for a large area within England and this post will also assist with the analysis of samples for the early identification of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).

Main duties of the job

To deliver scientific/ technical procedures previously performed by healthcare scientist practitioners, under the direction of the responsible healthcare scientist practitioner.

Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.

Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.

Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/ interrogate test results of others.

Ensure all procedures are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards.

Ability to prioritise work to ensure correct workflow through the laboratory and ensure urgent tests are processed according to SOP.

Assist in monitoring quality standards and perform audit as required.

To undertake appropriate ‘in service’ training over an extended period and complete training logs in all relevant areas of the department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.