Microbiology Lab Practitioner - Band 4, Growth & Training

Nhs View All Jobs; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Job summary

Hull Royal Infirmary is seeking a Permanent Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our Microbiology Team. You will assist in reception duties, perform a range of manual, semi-automated and automated laboratory investigations, and report results, contributing to a high-quality diagnostic service.

We offer extensive training and CPD opportunities in a supportive scientific environment. Interviews are face-to-face; the role requires flexibility to meet service needs and collaboration with fellow

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to AS Level or higher OR NVQ Level 2 in Laboratory sciences OR 2 years laboratory experience plus a recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative.
• NVQ level 3 in Laboratory sciences or equivalent foundation degree in a relevant subject.
• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Parts 1 and 2 (Desirable).
• Previous laboratory experience in Microbiology; Basic knowledge of laboratory health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties: sorting patient samples and entering requests.
• Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations and reporting of results (verbal and electronic).
• Use professional judgment to ensure accurate and timely reports within available resources.
• Support, advise and train less experienced staff including trainees, students and Band 2 MLAs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

AS Level or NVQ Level 2 in Laboratory sciences

Maths and English Language qualification

Tools

Pipettes

Bunsen burner

Job description

Hull Royal Infirmary is seeking a Permanent Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our Microbiology Team. You will assist in reception duties, perform a range of manual, semi-automated and automated laboratory investigations, and report results, contributing to a high-quality diagnostic service.

We offer extensive training and CPD opportunities in a supportive scientific environment. Interviews are face-to-face; the role requires flexibility to meet service needs and collaboration with fellow