Pathology Lab Associate Practitioner – Diagnostic Support

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Laboratory Associate Practitioner to join its Laboratory Medicine Department. You will support diagnostic services by processing and analysing patient specimens, providing accurate data to inform diagnosis, treatment and monitoring, under supervision in a multidisciplinary team.

You will handle samples, perform investigations under SOPs, contribute to quality management, and assist with training of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree or IBMS Part 2 or Level 4 Healthcare Science apprenticeship or equivalent.
• GCSEs (English, Maths and Science) at grade 4/C or above.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a busy laboratory.
• Experience in a laboratory setting advantageous.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 pathology service and flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyse a range of pathological specimens under supervision.
• Enter data accurately into laboratory information systems.
• Receive, sort and prepare patient samples for testing, prioritising urgent specimens.
• Perform automated, semi-automated, and manual investigations per SOPs.
• Contribute to quality management and staff training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Work under pressure

Adaptability

Hospital IT systems knowledge

Education

Foundation Degree

IBMS Certificate Part 2

Level 4 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship

GCSE English/Maths/Science grade 4/C or above

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Laboratory Associate Practitioner to join its Laboratory Medicine Department. You will support diagnostic services by processing and analysing patient specimens, providing accurate data to inform diagnosis, treatment and monitoring, under supervision in a multidisciplinary team.

You will handle samples, perform investigations under SOPs, contribute to quality management, and assist with training of junior staff.