Associate Practitioner in Haematology and Coagulation
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0441 |
Summary
1. Analytical & Technical Duties (Core Haematology) Perform routine automated Full Blood Count (FBC) analyses using multi-parameter haematology analysers. Perform routine Coagulation assays (PT/INR, APTT, fibrinogen, Ddimer) using automated coagulation analysers. Perform manual or semi-automated tasks where required: o Capillary/venous sample preparation o Blood film preparation or basic sample categorisation for BMS review (no morphological assessment); does not undertake morphological interpretation. o Tube mixes, dilutions, reagent prep Maintain an understanding of sample requirements, interferences (e.g., clots, haemolysis), flags and analyser-generated alerts. Undertake defined, protocolbased firstline troubleshooting (e.g., reagent changes, simple blockages, routine cleaning). Escalate all unresolved QC or calibration issues to BMS/Section Lead Does not provide morphological, clinical or interpretative comment. 2. PreAnalytical & Specimen Handling Receive, triage and prepare a wide variety of Haematology and Coagulation samples, ensuring suitability, stability and correct anticoagulant. Identify and resolve basic sample errors (e.g., insufficient volume, wrong tube, clotting, mislabelling) within defined SOP limits. Ensure correct prioritisation of urgent, ED, cancer, paediatric and critical care samples. Participate in blood film preparation workflows as appropriate. Handle, transport and store specimens in line with SOPs and Health & Safety Regulations (COSHH, Control of Infection). For further details please see enclosed JD & PS.