Healthcare Scientist - Associate Practitioner
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
We are a seeking an keen, well organised, highly motivated individual to join our multidisciplinary team. Applications are invited for the post of Ass...
Under the supervision of HCPC registered staff Associate Practitioners assist in the analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease, to enable diagnosis and also to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. They also assist in analysis which enable population screening for inherited or malignant disorders.
The post holder is required be responsible for the direct supervision of Healthcare Support Workers, assist in the maintenance and running of specialist equipment in all sections.
For full information on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Higher education/NVQ Level 3/A Levels (2)
Desirable
- Graduate degree or currently working towards one which is acceptable by IBMS
Experience
Essential
- Laboratory Competence
Desirable
- Previous experience in a blood sciences laboratory
Knowledge
Essential
- Biomedical Tests
- Understanding of principles of analytical processes
- CPD
- Health & Safety
- Knowledge of basic IT systems
Desirable
- Disease Understanding
Skills
Essential
- Application shows evidence of good organisation skills
- Application shows evidence of good communication skills
- Application shows evidence of ability to train staff
- Bench level accuracy and competence
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Initiative
- Out of hours working
- Team player
- Good communication
- Willing to participate in out of hours
Desirable
- Willing to learn new skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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