Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our busy and friendly Microbiology Department as an Associate Practitioner. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within diagnostic laboratory services and contribute to highquality patient care.
As an Associate Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting our team of Biomedical Scientists and laboratory support staff. Working in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures, you will help deliver an efficient and accurate clinical laboratory service.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Perform a range of scientific and technical procedures on biological samples under the supervision of qualified staff
Contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of infectious diseases and other pathological conditions
Support the delivery of timely and accurate laboratory results
Make informed decisions within your scope of practice to ensure high quality outcomes
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GSCE passes graded A to C or 1 A level
- A minimum of 2 years laboratory experience
Desirable
- Science based GCSEs
- A Level in science subject
- NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or equivalent qualification.
- Foundation degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
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: 20 January 2026
