Associate Practitioner
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18.96 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £18.96 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, W2 1NY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9290-26-0241 |
Summary
The Associate Practitioner will be responsible for providing technical support within the diagnostic laboratory in accordance with departmental protocols. Working under supervision, you will achieve proficiency in designated diagnostic areas, developing technical skills to resolve analytical issues and recognise urgent or clinically significant results. You will work across various sections of the laboratory to ensure tasks are completed to the required standards, while contributing to the maintenance of internal and external quality systems. The role requires full engagement with Trust policies, including health and safety, infection control and risk management. You will participate in departmental meetings, support the implementation of Trust procedures and contribute to the maintenance of accreditation standards across all sites. The post includes responsibilities for maintaining stocks of consumables, supporting colleagues to promote a cohesive team environment, undertaking structured training to meet required competencies and keeping personal knowledge and skills up to date through the Trusts performance and development processes. The job holder will be required to work out of hours, including unsocial hours and contractual overtime, in line with service requirements. ONLY APPLYif you can commit to this site Location: Pathology Dept, West Middlesex University Hospital, TW5 6AF AND/ORDu Cane Rd, London W12 0HS, Hammersmith Hospital.