# Associate Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-practitioner/b3646959-cf05-49b8-90db-4bd9ea9e6687 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-practitioner/b3646959-cf05-49b8-90db-4bd9ea9e6687.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** University College Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant practitioner - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £34,186 - £37,389 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-29T12:41:14.866Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Specialist_Diagnostic_Services/Specialist_Diagnostic_Services-v8400886 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8400886?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Expressions of interest are sought for the role of Associate Practitioner (Band 4) 1.0 WTE post in the Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The laboratory is a national reference centre and has an international reputation for the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid. The post holder will be a core member of the administration/reception section of the Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory and as such will assist in diagnostic service providing support for the team of Biomedical, Clinical and MTO scientific staff and external users. The NHS Neuroimmunology and CSF laboratory (UCLH) provides acute Neurological Laboratory services to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH) and the London region, plus specialised diagnostic and monitoring laboratory services to the UK and beyond. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for an individual who will fulfil the following criteria and skills: - An interest in science, ideally with previous experience in a laboratory or hospital environment - High attention to detail and able to perform administration tasks - Ability to follow good laboratory practice and maintain a high quality service. - Ability to plan and organise workload - Excellent communication skills with all calibres of staff working in the environment and externally. - Proficient with the use of information technology systems and email. - Have a flexible approach to hours and work being undertaken. The department is fully accredited with UKAS ISO 15189 certification and all staff are encouraged to participate in CPD activities. The Laboratory is open 9.00-5.30, Monday-Friday with no out-of-hours service currently. Specific requirements of the role can be obtained from Laboratory Manager: Bushra Zaidi Tel: 020 3448 3841/83812 (email: \[email protected\]) or general laboratory enquiries email inbox \[email protected\] ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a laboratory setting **Desirable** - Data inputting in lab computer Systems and email management ### Communication **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Ability to be methodical, organised and self- motivated - IT skills – basic computer and keyboard skills ### Specific Requirements **Essential** - Good hand eye co-ordination for fine use of instrumentation. - Able to communicate effectively in a polite manner ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - 5 GSCE passes at A-C grade including Maths and English - NVQ Level 4 in a subject relevant to the post or other equivalent experience - Knowledge of Health & Safety. - Knowledge of Equal Opportunities & Data Protection / Confidentiality **Desirable** - Familiarity with medical terms. ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 919.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10732251) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10732252) ## 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.