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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 to work in Haematology / Transfusion. 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 / Transfusion.
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 / Transfusion departments and requires skills and knowledge in order to:
- Be responsible for the preparation of reagents and complex automated analysers for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by departmental procedures under guidance of an HCPC registered BMS.
- Receive large volumes of samples, check and examine electronic and paper requests, accurately select test profiles according to specimen type, clinical details and collection conditions and transfer requests on to laboratory information system.
- To perform a range of simple tests, assays and operate complex automated instruments, if appropriate, following standard operational procedures and validate according to departmental policy, with minimal guidance.
- Separate and prepare specimens for referral by post to external laboratories.
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. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.
3111 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 unless you qualify for the lower rate for this role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to use laboratory equipment ranging from manual pipettes to Microscopes
- Ability to perform a range of tests appropriate to the post
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team under supervision
Experience
Essential
- Experience using a laboratory information management system
Desirable
- Significant experience in Pathology
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree or Certificate of Achievement Part 2
Desirable
- To have a basic understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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This advert is for Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Haematology/Transfusion) with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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