Associate Practitioner - 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
20 October 2026
1 day 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:
- Participating in laboratory testing procedures across Haematology, Biochemistry, Point of Care Testing, Rapid COVID-19 Testing, and Blood Transfusion.
- 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: - A-levels (must inc. Biology or Chemistry)
Desirable
- Relevant foundation degree, Level 4 BTEX, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 2 or equivalent
- Evidence of training in other areas related to Laboratory work e.g. Health and Safety
Experience
Essential: - Laboratory Experience; - Knowledge/understanding of data protection
Desirable
- Work experience in a clinical laboratory setting
- Experience with data inputting
- Experience with PCR based manual extraction techniques
- Experience of molecular testing
- Understanding of basic diagnostic microbiological techniques
- Knowledge of molecular techniques
- Understanding of medical terminology
Experience
Essential: - Knowledge / understanding of data protection
Desirable: - Understanding of basic diagnostic techniques
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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