Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 weekend in 4, late shifts and night shift duties)
- Job ref
- 176-F-8348765
- 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
- 09/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Practitioner - Microbiology
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 will 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 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
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good standards of written and verbal communication
- Good manual dexterity, able to cope with repetitive un-capping and re-capping of sample containers.
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to work efficiently to a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work to Standard Operating procedures, with good attention to detail.
- Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience with Data inputting.
- Experience of operating Molecular batch testing analysers, e.g. for Chlamydia testing.
- Experience of molecular testing.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of operating Serology analysers.
- Experience with PCR based manual extraction techniques.
- Audit experience
- Experience in a supervisory role
Eductaion and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant Foundation Degree, Level 4 BTEC, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 2, or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ experience at band 3 (ATO) in a clinical microbiology laboratory
- Established personal portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of training in other areas related to Laboratory work e.g. Health & Safety.
- Audit training.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Sound Microbiological knowledge borne out of relevant Clinical
- Microbiology Lab experience at ATO (band 3) level
- Knowledge/understanding of the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of molecular techniques
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the requirement for Continuous Professional Development
- Understanding of the principles underpinning serology testing.
- Understanding of medical terminology.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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