Healthcare Science Associate

The Healthcare Science Associate is responsible for providing

support to the wider Healthcare Science Team, taking a lead in performing

Quality Control Testing and Bone Densitometry Scanning, and actively

participating in Hydrogen Breath Testing and Glomerular Filtration Rate

Analysis.

To perform a range of roles, with around 50% of time dedicated to

Bone Densitometry and the rest to Nuclear Medicine, Physiological Measurement

and Quality Control.

Play a key part in providing a service of excellence to all of our

patients.

Work with qualified staff to provide all technical aspects within

scope of practice.

Perform a range of specialist healthcare science activities.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Skills and Knowledge

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working in radiology or nuclear medicine department with experience in Bone Densitometry

Desirable: - Experience in taking blood samples; - Experience in simple laboratory procedures

Qualifications

Desirable: - Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations in relation to role

Physical Skills

Essential: - Ability to move and handle objects safely; - Ability to move and handle patients safely