Associate Practitioner
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS10 5NB
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
Applications are invited from enthusiastic well motivated individuals to work in the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics within the grounds of...
1. To provide laboratory support for pre-analytical testing of samples2. To undertake diagnostic tests on blood and other body fluids.3. To operate, and maintain specialist laboratory equipment.4. To input sample data as part of pre-analytical testing5. Work in all sections of the department as required.
As this is a non-HCPC registered position the post holder will not authorise results
- To receive and process samples prior to testing in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
- To rotate through sections of the laboratory as required and support BMS staff.
- To prepare and maintain analysers in accordance to protocols for routine use.
- To maintain your own laboratory competencies
- To participate in all aspects of quality control and quality assurance including audits as required.
- To be competent in the use of laboratory computer systems
Please see job description for more information
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/HNC/HND in relevant science subject or relevant experience/equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Degree in relevant science subject.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Working with samples and equipment in a laboratory environment
- IT and keyboard skills
Desirable
- Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a support grade worker in a UK pathology laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of the use of pathology laboratory computer systems
- Experience of the application of Health & Safety practice to pathology laboratories
- Experience of the preparation of samples for analysis, including pre- and post-analytical checking
- Experience working within Immunology
Personal qualities
Essential
- Be an effective team worker
- Be a positive, motivated and enthusiastic team member
Desirable
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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