Job Summary
The Flow Cytometry Laboratory conducts haematological malignancy testing for the South West Peninsula. Our services include essential immunology flow cytometry assays, such as CD4+ testing for lymphocyte and B cell subsets, as well as functional assays.
We are seeking a motivated, conscientious, and caring individual to join our team as an Associate Practitioner in the Immunology Laboratory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform basic laboratory and technical duties to ensure the smooth operation of the Flow Cytometry Laboratory.
- Provide technical support by conducting routine and specialist analytical testing on various biological samples.
- Maintain and operate specialist equipment valued up to £1 million.
- Carry out general administrative tasks.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work together with senior staff and support staff in the Flow Cytometry Laboratory to produce a timely, high quality, accurate and cost-effective service.
- The post holder will ensure the timely processing of patient samples, serving all those patients attending PHNT, PCTs representing 100 General Practices and specialist assays referred to us from other Trusts within the Peninsula. The department performs 4.7 million tests annually and employs 123 staff.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and its application to the Section
- Proven technical skills in a Pathology laboratory
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of all assays performed and sent away by the department
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory Science or equivalent demonstrable experience to the level of an NVQ Level 3 In laboratories Science
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of supervising laboratory staff
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with staff and patients
- Precision in reception process
Desirable
- Good interpersonal skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 14 December 2025
