Job summary Associate Practitioners will utilise a high-level of skill and knowledge to undertake multiple aspects of the Andrology and United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Service (UK NEQAS) Reproductive Science service in the Department of Reproductive Medicine (DRM).
They will undertake activities under the direction of a HCPC registered Healthcare Professional but will often undertake tasks without direct supervision.
The role involves direct patient interaction, a component of laboratory practice and administration activities under licensed activities and stock maintenance.
NOTE: Questions that must be answered in the application: Briefly explain what 'confidentiality' is.
Briefly explain what Andrology is.
Please be aware of the following work pattern: 18 hours per week (Monday and Friday 08:00 - 14:00).
The remaining 6 hours will be mutually agreed with the successful candidate Main duties of the job The role as an associate practitioner in Andrology undertakes a wide array of duties that include patient facing and laboratory activities.
They have a high degree of autonomy, working within a large multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to support laboratory activities.Please see the job description for a full range of duties.Key components of the role include: Technical and scientific duties - including undertaking aspects of semen analysis.Clinical - including escalation of health questionnaires for semen analysis and attendance in theatres if required.Reception and Administration - to support patients attending andrology and providing advice on sample collection activities.Education and development - to participate in ongoing learning and development and maintaining training/competency requirements.Infection control - adhering to Trust infection prevention and control procedures.Health and Safety - to adhere to laboratory and Trust policies and procedures.
Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of activities.
About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £ & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts.
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Job description Job responsibilities To 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.
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Person Specification Person Specification Essential Foundation degree in Biomedical science, other science subject IBMS Certificate of Achievement part 2 (or working towards it) NVQ 4 in relevant subject or equivalent Or to demonstrate equivalent demonstrable experience to the levels above Experience of supporting people in a patient facing role.
Proven experience of maintaining confidentiality.
Proven keyboard skills and attention to detail.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to accurately input data Self-motivated with the ability to manage own workload Ability to prioritise competing tasks effectively Desirable Andrology specific qualification.
Experience of working within a healthcare science laboratory.
Knowledge of Reproductive Medicine, particularly Andrology.
Working proven knowledge of Quality Management Systems including audit.