Job Summary
An exciting opportunity is available within the Immunology Department in LCL for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to come join our fast paced and highly motivated team.
We are looking to recruit a motivated Associate Practitioner with good communication skills, to work as part of the Immunology Team. The main duties processing of samples for Immunology, and various laboratory duties supporting the Biomedical Scientists.
Previous laboratory and/or Specimen Reception experience would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
The department is fully UKAS accredited and is also accredited by the HCPC/IBMS as a training laboratory. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality, patient centred service.
The ideal candidate should be hard working, motivated, adaptable to continuous change and service improvements, and be willing to go the extra mile to serve our patients. We pride ourselves on having an open and friendly work environment so a positive and can-do attitude are a must!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team, or individually and organise and prioritise own workload
- Dextrous, good aseptic technique, able to handle fine pipettes and equipment
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
- Able to follow written and spoken instructions
- Ability to act off own initiative
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Computer skills
Other
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Continuously update knowledge of clinical microbiology
- Conscientious
- Reliable and responsible
- Enthusiasm/self motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Willingness to participate in the extended working day system and weekend work
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: 09 March 2026
