# Associate Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Public Health Wales NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-practitioner/555e1d9b-9085-4329-927f-d326945c9cfb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-practitioner/555e1d9b-9085-4329-927f-d326945c9cfb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Public Health Wales NHS Trust - **Location:** 2 Capital Quarter - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant practitioner - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours include 24/7 working, weekdays/weekends and bank holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-12T10:16:14.081Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Rhyl/Public_Health_Wales_NHS_Trust/Associate_Practitioner/Associate_Practitioner-v8348780 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8348780?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://phw.nhs.wales/ ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised individual with a flexible approach to work closely with laboratory staff and medical staff in a busy but friendly work environment. Duties will include preparing, checking and processing of samples and data entry into the laboratory information system, as well as supporting the Biomedical Scientist team. The post holder will also support the day to day supervision of the Biomedical Support Workers and their training. This will be a full time post based in the Rhyl laboratory, but with an expectation that travel across various North Wales is acceptable to support the service The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with various members of the laboratory Management team in Microbiology North Wales to ensure the safe processing of samples in the laboratory. INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE FACE TO FACE. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will provide supervision and training to all Biomedical Support Workers, working closely with the training leads to ensure all Biomedical Support Workers have up to date competencies recorded. The post holder will coordinate rotas and the deployment of Biomedical Support Workers in conjunction with relevant staff to ensure that all areas of service delivery are adequately maintained. The post holder will coordinate and undertake a wide range of routine laboratory tasks including quality control, specimen processing, (maintenance and calibration of equipment, operation of automated equipment, use of commercial kits), waste disposal, and clerical duties, in support of the diagnostic services of the department in conjunction with Biomedical Scientific staff. Work in a safe manner and helps to maintain standards of conduct, safe working practices and technical standards in conjunction with the relevant BMS staff in accordance with the Laboratory Health & Safety Policies. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. ### Applicant requirements Welsh language skills are desirable ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working within a clinical microbiology laboratory. - Good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination. - Evidence of following verbal and written instructions and complex protocols and procedures. - Experience of working independently, reliably and efficiently and able to use own initiative and troubleshoot when circumstances dictate. - Good basic IT skills, document writing skills. **Desirable** - Experience of working with laboratory equipment. - Experience of stock control - Experience of quality control procedures - Previous computerised data entry experience. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Undertaking or gained an IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or 2 or equivalent qualifications and/or experience. **Desirable** - Biological Sciences Degree. Recent educational achievements relating to laboratory services. ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate clearly scientific/clinical information orally, written or electronically to work colleagues or external contacts. - Evidence of ability to use automation. - Knowledge of health and safety in relation to the laboratory including the disposal of waste. - Evidence of competence in laboratory techniques. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of routine procedures in diagnostic microbiology. Understands the principles of good laboratory practice. - Understands the principles and importance of Quality Assurance systems and accreditation documents (i.e. ISO:15189). **Desirable** - Previous experience of following written protocols/policies. - Ability to prioritise. Quick learner with well developed learning skills. - Welsh speaker. - Good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination. - Ability to recognise problems, make analytical judgements autonomously to solve procedural and technical problems. Ability to work under pressure with good organisational skills. ### Attributes and Attitude **Essential** - Be able to work independently or as part of the laboratory team. Motivated and positive attitude to team working. - Able to accept instruction and take responsibility for own actions. - Demonstrate time management skills. Reliable, conscientious and punctual. - Clear thinking and articulate. Self motivated with a willingness to learn. **Desirable** - Good interpersonal skills. - Working knowledge of laboratory information management systems. Enthusiastic about work and the profession. - Keen to demonstrate good personal performance. ## Documents - [jd -sd (pdf, 153.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10674057) - [oh form (pdf, 232.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10674058) - [ps - mp (pdf, 250.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10673924) - [privacy notice (pdf, 704.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2374) - [our diversity networks (pdf, 330.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2347) - [disability confident employer (pdf, 180.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2070) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2346) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.