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Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to use laboratory equipment ranging from manual pipettes to Microscopes
- Skills
Ability to perform a range of tests appropriate to the post
- Skills
Ability to work individually and as part of a team under supervision
- Experience
Experience using a laboratory information management system
- Qualifications
Foundation degree or Certificate of Achievement Part 2
- Attitude, aptitude
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Attitude, aptitude
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Significant experience in Pathology
- Qualifications
To have a basic understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety.
Job overview
The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.
The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The service provides test results reports to support the Acute Trust and Primary Care Trusts requirements.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist in Haematology laboratory. Full training will be given in all aspects of the role.
Main duties of the job
An Associate Practitioner Healthcare scientist is required to perform a range of analyses in the NNUH Blood Sciences Laboratory covering haematology utilising knowledge and skills gained through a Foundation Degree or Certificate of Achievement Part 2 and relevant practical experience.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role provides support to the Haematology Department and requires skills and knowledge to prepare and process FBC and coagulation samples using a variety of techniques including operation of complex analysers as well as blood film preparation and staining and sample preparation for routine and specialised coagulation testing.
To provide information and advice to service users regarding queries and communication of laboratory results were needed.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2559 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
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This advert is for Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Haematology) with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Laboratory associate practitioner role. The advertised salary is £25,147 - £27,596 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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