Associate Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £32,199.00 i £34,876.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £32199.00 - £34876.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Sutton, SM2 5PT |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9282-26-0081 |
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For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification To collect different types of biological samples from the main Pathology laboratories, minor procedures, theatres and switchboard during the day, including late samples, and maintaining all relevant audit trails. To receive and check samples from referral hospitals, laboratories and wards. To verify ID against request form and liaise with appropriate staff where errors or omissions exist. To log samples on the audit trail. To safely deal with high risk samples according to policy. To prioritise samples according to SOPs and laboratory requirements. The post holder will be required to rotate through the Clinical Genomics laboratories to perform technical duties, including but not limited to; specimen reception, data entry, DNA/RNA/ctDNA extraction. The post holder will be expected to assist in training and support activities such as quality, equipment maintenance and audits. Attention to detail is essential and the post holder must be able to work to high standards following defined protocols. The successful applicant must have a relevant A levels including a science subject and have experience working in a relevant laboratory. Experience in cytogenetic and molecular diagnostics techniques is desirable. Please note: total weekly working hours are 37.5 hours, however in line with the NHSE requirements for the delivery of the Cancer Test Directory, the Clinical Genomics department will operate an extended working hours service, the postholder will be required to participate in a shift system on a rotational basis. The post holder will be expected to assist in data management relating to the technical aspects of the molecular service and therefore needs to be fully IT literate. In addition the post holder will be required to support activities such as quality, including compliance with laboratory accreditation standards, equipment maintenance, audits, clerical duties and participate in the departments training programme. The post holder will be expected to support and advise less experienced staff, such as trainees, students and MLAs. Good communication and team working are essential. The range of tests available will be in continuous development and the post-holder will be expected to work within all areas.