Band 4 - EQA Assistant Practitioner NEQAS | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with experience in laboratory work who is passionate about blood science and enjoys a dynamic work environment, balancing busy and quieter days, to join the dedicated UK NEQAS Blood Transfusion Laboratory Practice (BTLP) team.

The position is full‑time (37.5 hours/week), on a fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave until mid‑July 2027.

UK NEQAS BTLP plays a vital role in supporting transfusion laboratories worldwide. We distribute blood samples to transfusion labs, who test and submit their results online. Our team then analyses these results, identifying errors and trends, and provides feedback to help laboratories improve their practices before any patient is impacted.

• Working with a variety of blood products to assist in the preparation of survey material.
• Assisting in the laboratory testing of exercise material that includes blood grouping, antibody screening and identification, antibody titration, phenotyping, and FMH acid elution.
• Preparation of paperwork to accompany the survey material.
• Undertakes automated and manual bottling of whole blood, red cells and plasma.
• Responding to participants via phone and email.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please refer to the job description for detailed information regarding the job responsibilities and requirements.

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