Band 4 Associate Practitioner

Public Health Wales; Swansea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization in Swansea is looking for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to perform routine laboratory procedures with supervision. This role includes preparing and processing samples and data entry into the laboratory system. Candidates should have experience in microbiology laboratories and associated education, along with good communication skills. The position will require participation in a 24/7 working environment. Fluency in Welsh is a plus, but English speakers are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven microbiology laboratory experience.
• Experience in rapid molecular platforms is desirable.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, check, and process samples.
• Data entry into the laboratory information system.
• Participate in 24/7 working as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Technical ability

Good hand-eye coordination

Microbiology laboratory experience

Education

Associated work-based education

Science graduate

Job description

Overview

The Band 4 Associate Practitioner post within our 24/7 team based in Singleton Swansea is to undertake routine laboratory procedures with supervision. The successful candidates will gain experience in a diagnostic laboratory service using rapid molecular platforms and large throughput analysers.

Responsibilities

Duties will include preparing, checking and processing of samples as well as data entry into the laboratory information system. The team will respond to any further outbreaks or winter pressures. The Microbiology network provides services across the 24/7 period based on agreed shift patterns. Post holders will be expected to participate in 24/7 working either at their main base or in support of other sites as needed.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have good communication skills, technical ability, good hand‑eye coordination, proven microbiology laboratory experience and associated work based education and competency or a science graduate. Experience in rapid molecular platforms and large throughput analysers is desirable. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Benefits and EEO

We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. The salary scale shown is for a full‑time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro‑rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.