Associate Practitioner - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Job Title: Associate Practitioner

Grade: Band 4

Trust: Northern Care Alliance

Location: Salford Royal

Ward: Microbiology

Pay Rates: £12.86

Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30

The Northern Care Alliance are looking for an organised Laboratory Assistant to join their team based at Salford Royal. Are you passionate about working in a scientific environment? Are you looking for flexibility in a role? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for individuals who are able to undertake laboratory-based work on their own as well as working as part of a team.

Responsibilities include:

· Work within the Pathology Quality Management System and conform to related accreditation standards in all aspects of work to ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient & patient focused service

· Maintain clinical records in relation to activities carried out and input/interrogate tests results of others.

· Perform general house-keeping duties including safe disposal of waste, general cleaning and tidying.

What you’ll need:

· Foundation Degree or equivalent

· Education to NVQ3/A Level or equivalent

· Hospital experience within Microtomy is Essential

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

· Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

• Working options to suit your lifestyle- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications.
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.