Associate Practitioner – Bacteriology

UK Health Security Agency; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health agency in Bristol is seeking an Associate Practitioner in Bacteriology. The role involves supporting biomedical investigations and ensuring high-quality laboratory practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical microbiology and strong communication skills. Additional benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension Contributions

Tailored Learning and Development

Flexible Working Options

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in a pathology laboratory support role.
• Familiarity with health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in diagnostic services ensuring reliable results.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Communication

IT Proficiency

Health and Safety Practices

Education

Degree in a relevant science subject

Tools

Pathology Computer Systems

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

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The laboratory in Bristol is situated within the Severn Pathology suite of laboratories at North Bristol NHS Trust Southmead site. The laboratory receives over 1 million specimens annually from various clinical specialties across Bristol and Bath hospital trusts, offering a diverse workload.

Job Summary

The role involves learning and maintaining good laboratory practices, supporting biomedical investigations, and becoming a valuable team member. The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in science, with desirable experience in clinical microbiology laboratories, complex equipment use, and safety protocols.

Main Duties

1. Participate in diagnostic services, ensuring reliable and reproducible results.
2. Analyze patient samples following laboratory protocols, including routine testing under supervision.
3. Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, complete checklists.
4. Maintain records of analyses and quality control procedures.
5. Assist Biomedical Scientists, plan work, and suggest improvements.
6. Prepare and dispatch samples, record data, perform clerical tasks.
7. Engage in research or development projects.
8. Train and supervise staff within the department where appropriate.
9. Participate in ongoing personal development and safety procedures.
10. Undertake other duties as required.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Experience in a pathology laboratory support role.
• Familiarity with pathology computer systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Experience in sample preparation and analysis.
• Strong communication skills.
• IT proficiency and accuracy in work.
• Ability to handle complex equipment.

Desirable Criteria

• Degree in a relevant science subject.
• Experience in staff training.

Additional benefits include a salary of £23,489, pension contributions, tailored learning and development, flexible working options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.