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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Biochemistry
Grade
Band 4
Contract
11 months (Fixed Term 11 Months)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
188-CL010826
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum per annum pro rata
Closing
20/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
03/09/2026

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Associate Practitioner

Band 4

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our UKAS accredited department of laboratory medicine to become an Associate Practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience – working in a modern and well-equipped laboratory, providing an extensive repertoire of investigations.

The Biochemistry team is a diverse group of all different grades of Scientist, working together to further healthcare and provide the best service possible for patients.
•    As part of the role you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, including flexible cover of weekends and bank holidays.
•    Southampton Biochemistry lab is one of the largest labs in the area and provides a significant amount of specialist testing.
•    Our service is always expanding and looking to make improvements.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. 

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. 

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Training will be in clinical biochemistry, with future pathology training given as required by the needs of the service. 
•    You will make critical decisions about workflow
•    You will perform complex manual testing of specialist samples
•    You will be the voice of Biochemistry and communicate with wards and Doctors
•    You will contribute to providing a high quality service which consistently delivers on its turnaround times for critical samples.

The department is fully committed to your continued professional and personal development; the diverse training we can offer you will maximise your future employment and promotion prospects.

You will need to be:

•    an excellent communicator
•    well organised 
•    enthusiastic and self-motivated
•    Flexible and willing to adapt
•    ready to take a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare delivery
•    prepared to be challenged 

Person specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • GCSE grade 4 and above (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science
  • Science focussed Foundation degree or equivalent Or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 2 or equivalent Or Level 4-degree apprenticeship in healthcare science or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
  • Previous Laboratory experience

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Concentration
  • Data entry
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Keyboard skills
  • Literate and numerate
  • Motivational
  • Multitasking
  • Taking the initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Working under pressure

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
William Rivenberg
Job title
Section lead
Email address
[email protected]
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