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Associate Practitioner in Flow Cytometry

NHS AfC: Band 4

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The Flow Cytometry Laboratory conducts haematological malignancy testing for the South West Peninsula. Our services include essential immunology flow cytometry assays, such as CD4+ testing for lymphocyte and B cell subsets, as well as functional assays.

We are seeking a motivated, conscientious, and caring individual to join our team as an Associate Practitioner in the Immunology Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform basic laboratory and technical duties to ensure the smooth operation of the Flow Cytometry Laboratory.
  • Provide technical support by conducting routine and specialist analytical testing on various biological samples.
  • Maintain and operate specialist equipment valued up to £1 million.
  • Carry out general administrative tasks.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

  1. The post holder will work together with senior staff and support staff in the Flow Cytometry Laboratory to produce a timely, high quality, accurate and cost-effective service.
  2. The post holder will ensure the timely processing of patient samples,  serving all those patients attending PHNT, PCTs representing 100 General Practices and specialist assays referred to us from other Trusts within the Peninsula. The department performs 4.7 million tests annually and employs 123 staff.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

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Please refer to attached job description

Key dimensions:

1. The post holder will work together with senior staff and support staff in Immunology to produce a timely, high quality, accurate and cost-effective service.
2. The post holder will have ownership of machines in Immunology and be responsible for maintenance, running and quality control. 

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Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory Science or demonstrate proven equivalent experience to the level of an NVQ Level 3 In laboratories Science
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Proven experience of supervising laboratory staff

Aptitude and Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with staff and patients
  • Precision in sample reception processes
  • Attention to detail
  • Accuracy
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Mature outlook
  • Precision in sample booking-in process
  • Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems

Knowledge and experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and its application to the Section
  • Proven experience working in a Flow Cytometry laboratory
  • Proven technical skills in a Pathology laboratory
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of all assays performed and sent away by the department
  • Proven experience working in an immunology laboratory
  • Experience of verification and validation within a working laboratory
  • Experience working with control material

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