Band 4 Haematology/Transfusion Associate Practitioner

Overview

The duties are to perform technical and scientific processes within the Haematology/Transfusion discipline to support the BMS staff. This involves: receipt/recording of samples (blood transfusion), performing sample analysis by utilising the department\’s automated analysers, troubleshooting and maintenance of analysis, running quality control processes, and supporting the BMS staff to aid the diagnosis of haematological disorders and transfusion-related complications, while following the department\’s written procedures (SOPs).

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and, as such, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. A Disclosure check will be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and scientific processes within Haematology/Transfusion to support BMS staff.
• Record and process samples (blood transfusion) and analyse samples using automated analysers.
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical equipment; run quality controls.
• Support diagnosis of haematological disorders and transfusion-related complications by adhering to SOPs.
• Adapt to changes within the role as the post is not exhaustive of main duties.

Place of Work and Hours

Location: Haematology/Transfusion Department at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital.

Employment type: Full time (37.5 hours per week) with a flexible working approach required. The post is based on a roster pattern including shifts across days, evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Qualifications and Experience

• Foundation degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent (IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 2).
• Experience of working in a pathology department or NHS laboratory (desirable).
• Experience of working in a Haematology/Transfusion or Blood Sciences department (desirable).
• Computer literacy; able to handle patient information confidentially; able to work accurately with prolonged concentration; able to follow protocols and health and safety procedures (desirable).
• Able to work as part of a team.

Desirable Knowledge

• Knowledge of routine Microbiology practices.
• Knowledge of lean systems and tools.

Employer Context

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a Zero Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. It aims to protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to recruitment into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as ELHT has identified under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Application Information

Please note some salary and application process details below, which apply to NHS vacancies:

• The advertised salary is for full-time hours (37.5 hours). If the post is less, salary is pro-rata.
• New entrants to Agenda for Change pay-scales typically commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• Vacancies may close earlier than the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
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• Shortlisting is conducted anonymously against essential criteria; only applicants who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

If the role is identified as controlled or regulated activity, a satisfactory DBS check is required. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust may pass DBS check costs to applicants under certain circumstances. For this vacancy, DBS cost details are provided: Enhanced Disclosure £55.38; Standard Disclosure £27.38. For BANK posts, payment is required at the time of employment checks.