North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Practitioner (Specimen Reception Lead) - Huntingdon
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Join Our Team as a Band 4 Associate Practitioner
Support Excellence in Blood Sciences – Make a Difference Every Day
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our established and growing team in the Blood Sciences Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding service, contributing to vital diagnostic work and patient care.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
What We’re Looking For
- Enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals with a passion for laboratory work.
- Strong team players with excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
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Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the delivery of essential diagnostic services. You will work in a supportive team environment and gain valuable experience across a range of disciplines within Blood Sciences.
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About The Role
As an Associate Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting our registered Biomedical Scientists in delivering high-quality laboratory services. Key responsibilities include:
- Looking after Specimen Reception and leading a team of Medical Laboratory Assistants.
- Participating in laboratory testing procedures across Haematology, Biochemistry, Point of Care Testing, Rapid COVID-19 Testing, and Blood Transfusion if required.
- Providing technical support to scientific staff within the Blood Sciences Department.
- Working collaboratively to ensure efficient and accurate processing of samples.
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Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact:
- Name: Haadiya Islam
- Job title: Operational Lead Scientist
- Email address: haadiya.islam@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01480 416522
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