Microbiology Lab Associate Practitioner

NHS; Penarth; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales NHS Trust is seeking a Band 4 Associate Practitioner for the Microbiology Hot Lab at University Hospital Llandough in Penarth. The role involves routine lab procedures under supervision and gaining experience with rapid molecular platforms and diagnostic testing.

The post suits candidates with microbiology lab experience or related education, with opportunities to rotate through molecular, bacteriology and virology areas, building a career in medical microbiology.

Qualifications

• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 or 2 or equivalent.
• Recent Microbiology lab experience or related laboratory work.
• Experience supervising staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, check and process samples.
• Data entry into the laboratory information system.
• Rotate through sections including molecular science, bacteriology and virology as training progresses.
• Provide 24/7 service support as required by shift patterns.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Automation experience

Health and safety knowledge

Education

IBMS certificate/qualification

Foundation degree or diploma

Vocational qualifications level 4/5

Tools

Immunoassay analysers

Job description

Public Health Wales NHS Trust is seeking a Band 4 Associate Practitioner for the Microbiology Hot Lab at University Hospital Llandough in Penarth. The role involves routine lab procedures under supervision and gaining experience with rapid molecular platforms and diagnostic testing.

The post suits candidates with microbiology lab experience or related education, with opportunities to rotate through molecular, bacteriology and virology areas, building a career in medical microbiology.