Job requirements
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Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Familiarity with Pathology IT systems
- Experience
Previous experience of working in a laboratory setting
- Education and Qualifications
Good general education demonstrated by GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades A-C in maths, English and a Science subject
- Education and Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent
- Education and Qualifications
Evidence of continued professional development
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Good oral and written communication skills
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Good manual dexterity skills
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience
Experience with working in a pathology setting
- Experience
Experience with molecular testing
- Education and Qualifications
Degree in related subject
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Demostrates supervisory skills
Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Associate Practitioner Band 4
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the UHNM Pathology Laboratory for Associate Practitioners (AP) working within the Virology Laboratories.
Successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend and bank holiday rota's.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking applications from self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals. The AP team provide support to the Biomedical Scientist staff working within the laboratory.
Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent. You will also be able to demonstrate significant additional theoretical or applied experience of working in a clinical Virology/Microbiology laboratory.
Please note this role primarily involves the provision of the rapid testing of respiratory and other urgent samples as part of a 24/7 Winter service. Working outside of routine hours, including night shifts is a significant part of this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
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.
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This advert is for Infection Science Associate Practitioner with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Laboratory associate practitioner role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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