Assistant Practitioner (Specimen Reception Lead) - Huntingdon
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Huntingdon, PE29 6NTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Join Our Team as a Band 4 Associate PractitionerSupport Excellence in Blood Sciences - Make a Difference Every Day We are seeking enthusiastic and mot...
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, andBlood Transfusionif required.
- Providing technical support to scientific staff within the Blood Sciences Department.
- Working collaboratively to ensure efficient and accurate processing of samples.
If you are interested in this position please see the full job description that is attached to this vacancy.
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Education and Qualifications
Essential: - 5 GCSE or equivalent; - NVQ3 or similar level of experience through a structured training and assessment programme in Pathology Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of data entry or administrative typing
- Previous experience of working in a NHS setting
- NHS laboratory experience within Specimen Reception (Blood Science and Microbiology)
- Experience of data entry on to computer LIMS systems
Key Skills
Desirable: - Knowledge of Health Roster & SCR; - Understanding of medical terminology
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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