Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 10 months (To provide maternity cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 weekend in 4)
- Job ref
- 176-F-8167815
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 pa per rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Practitioner
Band 4
Job overview
Join Our Team as an Associate Practitioner in a UKAS Accredited Microbiology Laboratory staffed by a friendly, busy and professional team of highly motivated BMS and support workers, dealing with around half a million samples per year.
The department operates a 24/7 working pattern, in which you may be required to participate.
You will be joining a team where your skills will be nurtured, and your contributions valued. Take the first step towards an exciting career in microbiology and apply now!
Main duties of the job
To assist Biomedical Scientists in the provision of an efficient and effective Clinical Microbiology service.
To perform routine diagnostic laboratory tests, after appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered biomedical scientist, accurately recording and reporting results.
To perform molecular testing and daily running of molecular suite, after appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered biomedical scientist, accurately recording and reporting results.
To participate in the training of other laboratory groups as appropriate.
Required to work one day (or equivalent) every fourth weekend and participate in the early shift, late shift, and potentially night shift rotas as part of contractual hours. May be required to cover shifts at short notice.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Participates in the routine work of most areas of Microbiology, on a rotational basis, including:-
- Bacteriology
- Serology and Virology
- Mycology
- Parasitology (Faecal)
- Media preparation.
Receiving, sorting and handling samples of urine, faeces, blood and other body fluids.
Please read full Job Description.
Person specification
Eductaion and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant Foundation Degree, Level 4 BTEC, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 2, or equivalent
- Experience at Band 3 (ATO/MLA) level in a clinical microbiology laboratory
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of involvement with training in other laboratory areas, e.g H&S, training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in working with molecular testing analysers
- Experience in data entry
- Experience in staff supervision
Desirable criteria
- Audit experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good standards of written and verbal communication
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to work to Standard Operating procedures, with good attention to detail
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Asghar Dayala
- Job title
- Microbiology Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 678185
- Additional information
Asghar Dayala on 01733 678185.
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