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Salary for this role£28,392 – £31,157 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

Join Our Team as an Associate Practitioner in a UKAS Accredited Microbiology Laboratory staffed by a friendly, busy and professional team of highly motivated BMS and support workers, dealing with around half a million samples per year.

The department operates a 24/7 working pattern, in which you may be required to participate.

You will be joining a team where your skills will be nurtured, and your contributions valued. Take the first step towards an exciting career in microbiology and apply now!

Main duties of the job

To assist Biomedical Scientists in the provision of an efficient and effective Clinical Microbiology service.

To perform routine diagnostic laboratory tests, after appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered biomedical scientist, accurately recording and reporting results.

To perform molecular testing and daily running of molecular suite, after appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered biomedical scientist, accurately recording and reporting results.

To participate in the training of other laboratory groups as appropriate.

Required to work one day (or equivalent) every fourth weekend and participate in the early shift, late shift, and potentially night shift rotas as part of contractual hours. May be required to cover shifts at short notice.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa per rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-F-8167815

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participates in the routine work of most areas of Microbiology, on a rotational basis, including:-

Bacteriology
Serology and Virology
Mycology
Parasitology (Faecal)
Media preparation.

Receiving, sorting and handling samples of urine, faeces, blood and other body fluids.

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Person Specification

Eductaion and qualifications

Essential

Relevant Foundation Degree, Level 4 BTEC, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Level 2, or equivalent
Experience at Band 3 (ATO/MLA) level in a clinical microbiology laboratory

Desirable

Evidence of involvement with training in other laboratory areas, e.g H&S, training

Experience

Essential

Experience in working with molecular testing analysers
Experience in data entry
Experience in staff supervision

Desirable

Audit experience

Skills

Essential

Good standards of written and verbal communication
Ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to work to Standard Operating procedures, with good attention to detail
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information

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.