Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Automated Chemistry
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
The post holder will work together with senior staff and support staff in all sections of the laboratory to produce a timely, high quality, accurate a...
- To assist with the operation of the Automated Track and HbA1c analysers in the Biochemistry section. Including maintenance, troubleshooting and patient sample analysis.
- To partake in Automated Chemistry stock checks and reagent management.
- To replenish consumables in the Automated Chemistry Section
- To follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to each section/area.
- To be available for the 24/7 rota and EWD/Weekend rota in Reception/Automation.
- To prepare biological material collected from patients, including blood samples for analysis and analyse these following a Standard Operating Procedures.
- To assist Reception as and when required with the receipt of samples, sample preparation, requestdata entry and to make and receive telephone calls from other healthcare staff.
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of SOP-driven environments.
- Awareness of sample handling principles.
Desirable
- NHS Pathology demonstrable experience
- Demonstrable experience working in a healthcare or laboratory environment. the Section
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's grades A-C/4-9 or above in Science, Maths & English or equivalent level of qualification/ equivalent demonstrable experience in a laboratory or regulatory environment
Desirable
- Science Healthcare qualification.
- Science qualification (A-Level or equivalent
Apitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with staff at all levels of the organisation and patients with tact and diplomacy
- Proven ability to effectively organise and prioritise own work
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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