Job summary
As an associate practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting the Biomedical scientists on daily tasks, maintaining equipment's and will be contributing to the smooth delivery of service at a high standard.
Main duties of the job
- Achieve proficiency in designated diagnostic areas, providing comprehensive laboratoryservices to patients and staff.
- Develop technical skills to address problems in the analytical process, highlighting urgentand clinically important results.
- Work under supervision across various laboratory sections, ensuring timely completion oftasks to satisfactory standards, while adhering to standard operating procedures andmaintaining safe working practices.
- Assist in upholding internal and external quality assurance, and participate in research,development, and audit projects as directed.
- Maintain accurate documentation in line with Trust standards, including electronic records,while demonstrating compliance with Trust policies and promoting adherence amongcolleagues.
- Identify and report clinical risks to ensure appropriate action in accordance with the Trust'srisk management policy.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2025, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Monday 6 October 2025
- Monday 3 November 2025
- Monday 1 December 2025
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- A Levels qualified, including science subject or NVQ 4 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part 2) or Foundation degree
- Or proven equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive complex information and to provide advice and training to other members of the team
- Evidence of ability to plan and prioritise own work
- Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate with service users and other members of staff and professionals relevant to Laboratory services
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Displays and maintains a high level of IT skills & keyboard accuracy
Desirable
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- A Levels qualified, including science subject or NVQ 4 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part 2) or Foundation degree
- Or proven equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive complex information and to provide advice and training to other members of the team
- Evidence of ability to plan and prioritise own work
- Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate with service users and other members of staff and professionals relevant to Laboratory services
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Displays and maintains a high level of IT skills & keyboard accuracy
Desirable
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
