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Associate Practitioner

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol, BS10 5NB £28,392 – £31,157 a year Permanent Posted 27 August 2026 Apply by 10 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

Applications are invited from enthusiastic well motivated individuals to work in the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics within the grounds of Southmead Hospital.The laboratory is housed in a modern, purpose-built laboratory and the successful candidate will be joining a busy but friendly team.

The Immunology department at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust provides a diagnostic service for the local community serving a local population of approximately 500,000 and a referral service throughout the Southwest.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated team player to join Immunology & Immunogenetics as an Associate Practitioner. The successful candidate will work supporting Scientific Staff in the preparation and analysis of samples in the Department.

Please note the post will involve participation in a shift pattern 7am-3pm and 9am-5pm on a monthly rota.

The hours and days maybe subject to change depending on the operational requirements of the laboratory.

This is not a HCPC trainee post.

Please note the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. You are advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For more information about working in pathology please view the video link below:

  • https://youtu.be/cJiNgR-TwUY?si=H6kkwCD5FvSv6UpW

Main duties of the job

1. To provide laboratory support for pre-analytical testing of samples2. To undertake diagnostic tests on blood and other body fluids.3. To operate, and maintain specialist laboratory equipment.4. To input sample data as part of pre-analytical testing5. Work in all sections of the department as required.

As this is a non-HCPC registered position the post holder will not authorise results

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-CCS8954-CCC

Job locations

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Blood Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-On-Trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To receive and process samples prior to testing in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
  • To rotate through sections of the laboratory as required and support BMS staff.
  • To prepare and maintain analysers in accordance to protocols for routine use.
  • To maintain your own laboratory competencies
  • To participate in all aspects of quality control and quality assurance including audits as required.
  • To be competent in the use of laboratory computer systems

Please see job description for more information

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/HNC/HND in relevant science subject or relevant experience/equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

  • Degree in relevant science subject.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Working with samples and equipment in a laboratory environment
  • IT and keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a support grade worker in a UK pathology laboratory

Desirable

  • Experience of the use of pathology laboratory computer systems
  • Experience of the application of Health & Safety practice to pathology laboratories
  • Experience of the preparation of samples for analysis, including pre- and post-analytical checking
  • Experience working within Immunology

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Be an effective team worker
  • Be a positive, motivated and enthusiastic team member

Desirable

  • Demonstrate a commitment to personal development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Blood Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-On-Trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/

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