Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner - Microbiology

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Job summary

Are you looking for an Associate Practitioner position with a desire to work as part of the largest NHS led Pathology Services in the UK? You will be based at Wexham Park Hospital.We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with a good scientific background to complement our existing laboratory support team. Previous microbiology laboratory experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

Essential qualities expected are efficiency, being well organized, having good communication skills and attention to detail. Good keyboard skills are desirable. In addition, you should be a reliable individual who is able to demonstrate good practical skills and work as part of a team. There will be an expectation to help lead the laboratory support team.

It is also expected that you are experienced in Maldi-Tof testing, Antibiotic sensitivity testing and Quality bench work including acceptance testing.

You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills and able to participate in the shift system. Support and encouragement will be given for career development.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-SL309

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic education in numeracy and literacy skills.
A Levels, NVQ level 4, foundation degree or IBMS CoA (Part 2)
Microbiology or biomedical science qualification

Desirable

ECDL or other compter literacy evidence

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE

Essential

Good communication skills, verbal and written
Possess basic IT skills
Ability to work independently for periods of time
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

PROFESSIONAL

Essential

Experience as an AP or in other laboratory support role
Ability to liaise effectively with clinical and clerical staff
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to perform technically challenging processes

Desirable

Experience of Diagnostic Microbiology laboratory

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Must be available to work the extended day / shifts operated in BSPS
Able to move between laboratories and sites as required
Good time management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic education in numeracy and literacy skills.
A Levels, NVQ level 4, foundation degree or IBMS CoA (Part 2)
Microbiology or biomedical science qualification

Desirable

ECDL or other compter literacy evidence

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE

Essential

Good communication skills, verbal and written
Possess basic IT skills
Ability to work independently for periods of time
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

PROFESSIONAL

Essential

Experience as an AP or in other laboratory support role
Ability to liaise effectively with clinical and clerical staff
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to perform technically challenging processes

Desirable

Experience of Diagnostic Microbiology laboratory

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Must be available to work the extended day / shifts operated in BSPS
Able to move between laboratories and sites as required
Good time management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)