Associate Practitioner
On site
Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom
Freelance
23-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Summary
The Pathology departments at North Tees and South Tees hospitals are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being deliveredfrom allhospital sitesvia hub and essential services laboratory arrangements.This will require cross site working as appropriate. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional, motivated and innovative Associate Practitioner to join our team in Blood Sciences . The post holder will be expected to work closely with other scientific staff across pathology and in support of the development of the Tees Valley Pathology Service in collaboration with South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, to deliver a high quality service to our users. The successful candidate will contribute to the maintenance of departmental UKAS accreditation. The successful applicant must have excellent organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work using their own initiative, to meet tight deadlines. The departments provide a 24/7 service and the post holder is expected to work flexibly within these hours.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a dedicated, multi-skilled and flexible team in order to provide an efficient, high-quality service within the Directorate.
Work on a rotational basis in all sections of the department,
Perform under remote, indirect, or direct supervision an extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques at a high level of expertise and knowledge.
Participate in the training and development of new staff.
Participate in the audit programme of the department.
Deal with direct enquiries from medical staff, nursing staff and other service users, including telephone enquiries, taking appropriate action.
Assist in the monitoring, organisation and working of the department. It is expected that the post holder:
Will work autonomously without direct supervision.
Willparticipate in a 24/7 shift system, weekend working, extended working day and out of hours cover applicable to the specific needs of the department.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Date posted
16 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
345-PAT7090738
Job locations
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Reviewing requests highlighting any relevant clinical histories to enable accurate data entry by Support staff.
To reject specimens which do not conform to established protocols and prioritise specimen types as to their perceived urgency.
To process, unsupervised but in accordance with established SOPs, clinical specimens received into the laboratory. Analyse pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results. Be professionally accountable for the interpretation of patients results to enable diagnostic and treatment regimes for clinical colleagues. Provide specialist knowledge and assistance to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients within their area of responsibility.
To communicate directly with the service users (e.g. Consultants, staff nurses, G.P.s) clearly and accurately, such communication may involve the communication of test results or advice regarding the type of specimen required for a particular test. Certain results can have social consequences beyond the medical realm and must be handled sensitively.
To report complaints and anomalies as soon as possible.
To be responsible for the organisation of individual daily workload and liaising with colleagues, senior staff, and clinical staff as and when necessary.
To become familiar with internal and external quality control procedures used within the Biochemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion departments, including the reporting of the results to the external quality control suppliers.
To participate in internal, external, and clinical audit activities, report any non-conformances via Quality Management System and then work with the senior team to address them and prevent their reoccurrence in the future.
To facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory by drawing the attention of senior staff to any potential problems, either of a technical or resource nature, and suggest how it may be resolved.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Reviewing requests highlighting any relevant clinical histories to enable accurate data entry by Support staff.
To reject specimens which do not conform to established protocols and prioritise specimen types as to their perceived urgency.
To process, unsupervised but in accordance with established SOPs, clinical specimens received into the laboratory. Analyse pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results. Be professionally accountable for the interpretation of patients results to enable diagnostic and treatment regimes for clinical colleagues. Provide specialist knowledge and assistance to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients within their area of responsibility.
To communicate directly with the service users (e.g. Consultants, staff nurses, G.P.s) clearly and accurately, such communication may involve the communication of test results or advice regarding the type of specimen required for a particular test. Certain results can have social consequences beyond the medical realm and must be handled sensitively.
To report complaints and anomalies as soon as possible.
To be responsible for the organisation of individual daily workload and liaising with colleagues, senior staff, and clinical staff as and when necessary.
To become familiar with internal and external quality control procedures used within the Biochemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion departments, including the reporting of the results to the external quality control suppliers.
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About the Company
We offer excellent opportunities and great terms and conditions for people who choose to work for us. It is an exciting time to join us as we transform services to provide the highest standards of clinical care. If you are caring and passionate about providing the best for our patients in our hospitals and in the community and you want to join a team of people who really want to make a difference then we want to hear from you. We have opportunities for people in a wide range of careers, including doctors, nurses, physiot... Know more
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