This Associate Practitioner post sits in the Automated Testing department of the Welsh Blood Service, working alongside Biomedical Science staff. The core of the role is supervisory: organising the work and overseeing support staff, while also doing routine testing of blood components for transfusion to UK guidelines and MHRA-inspected standards. Welsh is desirable, but Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome. Laboratory or GMP experience and supervisory experience are essential.
What the job involves
- Organise the work of the Automated Testing department
- Supervise support staff, working with Biomedical Science staff
- Take part in the routine work of Automated Testing
- Carry out routine and specialist technical tasks
- Test blood components suitable for transfusion
- Ensure processes meet the UK Guidelines for Blood Transfusion and the EU Directive, as inspected by the MHRA
What’s required
Qualifications
- Essential qualifications, or equivalent experience
Experience
- Laboratory-based or GMP experience
- Supervisory experience
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the importance of incident reporting
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Computer literacy
Nice to have
- Desirable qualifications
- Experience of working in a laboratory
- Experience of working with IT programmes
- Ability to speak Welsh
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Associate Practitioner employer: Welsh Blood Service
The Welsh Blood Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As a Nurse Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while benefiting from comprehensive training and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to improving donor experiences.
