Associate Practitioner - Mycology Reference Laboratory

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	12 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	£25,651.00 i £27,220.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£25651.00 - £27220.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	05 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	Bristol, BS10 5NB
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	K9919-25-0486

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Maintain personal development and relevant core competencies through further study and attendance at appropriate courses and meetings as required and participate in internal and external teaching and training programmes. Undertake a structured training programme to successfully acquire core competencies outlined in competency training manual and maintain required standards of competence when undertaking duties. Assist in maintenance of safety checks and working to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations. Responsible for Finance & Physical Resources Replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and inform the section leader if back-up stocks are low. Assist in use and maintenance of equipment, following manufacturers guidelines and training/assisting in troubleshooting when equipment problems occur. Supervisory Responsibilities Healthcare Scientist Support Worker (HSSW) and other support staff. Other Duties Undertake any reasonable task delegated by a senior member of staff. Use equipment and perform duties in a safe and responsible manner. Other There is a need to concentrate for long periods of time at technically demanding procedures. Strenuous physical effort is rarely required. Professional development To pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, whilst maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements. It should be noted that the work of the division is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised purposes. The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the division and UKHSA. Essential Criteria 2 A levels or equivalent to NVQ4 level in a scientific subject or relevant laboratory experience Be committed to and focused on quality, promoting high standards Be able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public Be able to actively develop themselves and support others to do the same Be understanding of the importance of confidentiality Have previous experience of working in a laboratory Have previous experience and use of Laboratory Information System (LIMS) Be a clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills ensuring accuracy Be able to work effectively as part of a team Be adept at problem solving Be flexible with their approach to work Be a good timekeeper Be able to use their initiative Have manual dexterity Desirable Criteria Be able to work well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others Be ableto multi-task Application & Sift This vacancy is using Competency. You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 14 Essential Criteria. This should outline how your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability. This will be in the form of: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1,000 word Supporting Statement Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1,500 but your Supporting Statement must be no more than 1,000 words. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. The application form is the kind of information you would put into your CV please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Longlisting If a large number of applications are received, we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria Only those that "Meets all essential criteria" will progress to shortlisting. Shortlisting In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist against the lead criteria as follows: 2 A levels or equivalent to NVQ4 level in a scientific subject or relevant laboratory experience If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview. Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage. Interview You will be invited to a face-to-face interview. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. This vacancy is being assessed using Competency framework. During the interview we will assess against the below: Knowledge Experience Skills and Abilities Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Salary Information Grade: AO AO National minimum: £25,651 AO National maximum: £27,220 There is a Market Pay Supplement attached to this role to bring the salary up to a minimum of £28, 164 until 31/03/2027. If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Location This role is being offered based at Southmead Hospital, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5NB.If based at one of our scientific campuses or labs, you will be required to have a minimum of a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum.Security Clearance Level All successful candidates must meet the basic security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is: Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) DBS Requirement: Basic DBS For this role you will also need to meet: Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vettingand applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.