Job summaryMFT hosts one of the largest diagnostic Biochemistry services within the NHS. The Directorate of Biochemistry resides within the division of laboratory medicine and currently comprises of laboratories across Oxford Road, Wythenshawe, Trafford and North Manchester Hospitals. Collectively the laboratories provide a diverse range of complex and specialist services for both adults and paediatrics, with MFT being a large tertiary referral centre and university teaching hospital.We have exciting opportunities at all our Biochemistry laboratories across all sites including NBS and POCT for enthusiastic and highly motivated Associate Practitioners who have experience within Biochemistry and possess a passion for clinical excellence, quality and a drive for career development. The post holders will provide support to Biomedical Scientists, who provide scientific services to patients as an aid to clinical diagnosis. The successful candidates will undertake a wide range of analytical procedures, performing manual, semi-automated and automated tests.The successful candidates will join our IT transformation journey with MFT providing commonality of platforms and processes and also robustness and business continuity across our sites. They will also be undertaking a Level 6 Healthcare Science or Biomedical Science Apprenticeship. Following successful completion of apprenticeship, progression will be supported when possible.Main duties of the jobWe're looking for an enthusiastic, aspirational and highly motivated Associate Practitioners who have experience within the Biochemistry department and a passion for clinical excellence, quality and a drive for career development to join our Biochemistry department. The role will involve routine processing of analytical samples, training and development of the support staff, and involvement in maintaining protocols on the section in line with ISO 15189 such as reagent control, documentation, quality assurance, audit processes and general overall performance whilst undertaking L6 HCS Apprenticeship. As a progressive department, we currently provide a significant amount of specialist services to both clinical users and external laboratories and invest in staff development offering support and encouragement in CPD with the opportunity to attend approved seminars and external courses when available.The department is looking for full time applicants, the post will be static at a primary site, however, you may be expected to attend the other sites for meetings, portfolio experience and service requirements.The department has full IBMS training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios and full ISO 15189 accreditation.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssentialFoundation degree or equivalentDesire to progress through training and further education.ExperienceEssentialHealthcare ExperienceLaboratory experience including basic laboratory tests and procedures.DesirableAt least one-year laboratory experience.SkillsEssentialCan follow standard operating procedures (SOP's).Must be able to work as part of a teamAbility to perform specified tests to required quality standards.Can organise and prioritise tasks in their work area. Can work on own initiative. Good time management skills.Has good hand to eye co-ordination, manual dexterity and can perform tasks with speed and accuracy.Can work alone (distant from the main laboratory site if necessary).DesirableBasic computer skills. Good problem solverKnowledgeEssentialRange of laboratory proceduresKnowledge of quality AssuranceDesirableBasic knowledge of health & safetyAptitudesEssentialCan cope with busy, stressful periods.Flexible approach to working hours which vary according to Departmental needs.Can handle and process clinical samples.Can work at other sites. Able to participate in late/weekend rotas as required.ValuesEssentialTogether Care Matters Everyone Matters Working Together Dignity and Care Open and HonestDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameManchester University NHS Foundation TrustAddressManchester Royal InfirmaryOxford RoadManchesterM13 9WLEmployer's websitehttps://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)