Swydd wag: Associate Practitioner in Immunology, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth

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Prif leoliad: Immunology
Gradd: NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract: Cyfnod Penodol: 10 mis (Estimated end 31.07.26)
Oriau: Rhan-amser - 31 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd: 216-LT-DB8168449

Cyflogwr: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Derriford Hospital
Tref: Plymouth
Cyflog: £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum Pro Rata
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 20/08/2026 23:59

Associate Practitioner in Immunology

NHS AfC: Band 4

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Working with colleagues to ensure Immunology in DCL delivers timely processing of all samples and test requests.
Ensure stock levels are maintained and recorded.
Support the Biomedical Scientists in the preparation, running and maintaining other analysers in the section.
Assist in the receipt, processing and storage of all samples including those for which the department derives income.
To plan and prioritise own work under supervision and be fully aware of service requirements.
To ensure that your own work is carried out efficiently, accurately and in accordance with departmental procedures.
To identify, prepare by uncapping and loading onto analysers samples for analysis. Unload, rerun if required, recap, rack away for storage in a refrigerator, freezer or cold room.
Ensure that samples received match work lists, the patient ID is correct before testing and there is sufficient sample to perform the assay.
To schedule, load and run a range of Quality Control material and to monitor the results of those Quality Control tests, bringing out of range results to the attention of senior staff.
Answer telephone enquiries regarding results and other general laboratory issues e.g. giving advice on the correct conditions and sample type for a particular test request.

For further information please see attached job description

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Qualifications

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NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory Science or demonstrate proven equivalent experience to the level of an NVQ Level 3 In laboratories Science

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Demonstrable experience of supervising laboratory staff

Aptitude and Abilities

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Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with staff and patients
Precision in sample reception processes
Attention to detail
Accuracy

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Good interpersonal skills
Mature outlook
Precision in sample booking-in process
Working knowledge of EPIC

Knowledge and experience

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Knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and its application to the Section
Proven technical skills in a Pathology laboratory
Demonstrable experience in data input

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Knowledge of all assays performed and sent away by the department
Demonstrable experience working in an immunology laboratory
Demonstrable experience of verification and validation within a working laboratory
Demonstrable experience working with control material

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.

If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.

We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.

Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests. This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.

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Unsolicited CVs and Candidate Profiles/Details
University Hospitals Plymouth has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.

We do, however, work with a defined list of preferred HTE Framework suppliers who may be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for particular roles.

In line with our preferred supplier list, we only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and an agency has been instructed by a member of the Trust’s Medical Workforce team.

We do not pay agency fees where speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to the Trust or Trust employees by any other means than the official route above. Where this is not observed the Trust reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and initiate discussions without payment of any agency fee.

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Submission of any unsolicited CVs, candidate’s details and/or proposals to the Trust will not be considered further and will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this Agency Protocol.

In order to establish and maintain good working relationships with the Trust’s agency suppliers, we ask that this Protocol is adhered to and thank you for your co-operation.