Associate Practitioner

4 months ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic workforce as an Associate practioner within the Haematology/Transfusion Laboratory of Blood Sciences at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. This is a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality patient centred service. The department operates 24 hours, is well equipped with modern automation and processes in excess of 470000 samples per annum and is provided across four separate hospital sites:
The laboratory based at the new CSSB facility at Royal Liverpool supports the Clatterbridge Cancer Care Hospital Liverpool and regional specialists’ services such as Haemophilia centre and the Haemoglobinopathy and Antenatal Screening Service.

The laboratory based at Aintree University Hospital supports the regions Trauma Centre. This laboratory also serves the Walton Neurological Centre.

Broadgreen Hospital, which is co-located with Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is home to a number of elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist rehabilitation.

The Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is the main hospital delivering the highest standards of care for women, babies and families.

The post holder will act as a Associate Practioner within the Blood Sciences Group, providing essential support to state registered Biomedical Scientists, performing analytical procedures to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will assist with the operation of highly complex automated analysers including their quality control, preventative maintenance, minor repair, and undertake manual and semi
- automated procedures under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists. They will also perform general laboratory duties both with and without the direct supervision of BMS staff and will directly contribute to maintaining the requirements of the quality management system within the Laboratory.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

**Follow us on Social Media**:
Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

**See Job Description for further details**:
Overview of the role
- To act as a Laboratory Support Technician, performing a comprehensive range of routine and specialist Biochemistry and Haematology analyses, under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists.
- On rotation, provide assistance to Biomedical Scientists in Non Automated and Core/Automated laboratories.
- Undertake specialist manual and semi-automated procedures, under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists.
- To maintain, under the supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientists, highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition, taking necessary remedial action during technical failure. Respond to error messages, referring to supervisory staff where necessary, and liaising with engineers called to failing equipment.
- To enter patient demographic information, collate results and enter data into the laboratory IT systems.
- To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users to provide the best care for the patient.



  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The associate practitioner role will be based in the department of Virology. We are looking for applicants with clinical laboratory experience to participate in the activities of the department. Primarily the associate practitioner would be providing the technical support of the diagnostic service to the Trust and other users, in accordance with departmental...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Sanctuary Health Full time

    Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has an exciting full time career opportunity based in Liverpool for a Band 4 Haematology Associate Practitioner. The pay rate for this locum Haematology Associate Practitioner job is £15 per hour (Assignment rate) and is an ongoing...

  • Associate Practitioner

    4 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for the post of Associate Practitioner (Band 4) within _Histopathology at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. This is an opportunity for a to obtain a set of highly technical laboratory skills, whilst contributing to cancer and other patient care. _ The directorate receives greater than 65,000 cases per year and is the largest...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary The Immunology department is excited to advertised two Associate Practitioner roles. There is one permanent position and one 15 month fixed term contract. The associate practitioner role will be based in the department of Immunology. We are looking for applicants with clinical laboratory experience in Immunology to participate in the...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Sanctuary Health Full time

    Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 and over 500+ reviews has an exciting career opportunity based in Liverpool for a Band 4 Histology Associate Practitioner. The pay rate for this locum Histology Associate Practitioner job is £15 per hour (Assignment rate) and is a 3-Month contract. Full...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Sanctuary Health Full time

    Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 400+ reviews has an exciting career opportunity based in Location for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner. The pay rate for this locum Associate Practitioner job is £15 per hour (Assignment rate) and is an ongoing contract. **Benefits of working...


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe Immunology department at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Practitioner to join their team. As an Associate Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the diagnostic service, working closely with experienced Biomedical Scientists to ensure the highest standards...


  • Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe Immunology department at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Practitioner to join their team. As an Associate Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the diagnostic service, working closely with experienced Biomedical Scientists to ensure the highest standards...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A vacancy has arisen for the post of Associate Practitioner (Band 4) within Histopathology in the Immunocytochemistry (ICC) Laboratory.

  • Associate Practitioner

    4 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Practitioner at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories to join the team within the Blood and Marrow Transplant Laboratory. The Programme is in the process of implementing the NHSE commissioned CAR-T therapy service which is a complex and innovative new cancer treatment. Due to recent advances in the rapidly...

  • Associate Practitioner

    4 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job Summary The post holder will act as a Laboratory Support Technician within the Blood Sciences Group, providing essential support to state registered Biomedical Scientists, performing analytical procedures to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will assist with the operation of highly complex automated analysers including their...

  • Associate Practitioner

    4 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Axess sexual health laboratory service for an Associate Practitioner/Laboratory Support Technician to join, and provide support with the ongoing quality assurance, training and service provision, across the Axess region. It is an exciting time to join the BMS team within Axess, as the service continues to...

  • Associate Practitioner

    4 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for the post of Associate Practitioner (Band 4) withinHistopathology at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. This is an opportunity for a to obtain a set of highly technical laboratory skills, whilst contributing to cancer and other patient care. The directorate receives greater than 65,000 cases per year and is the largest provider of...

  • General Practitioner

    1 month ago


    Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Jubilee Medical Centre Full time

    Position Overview Jubilee Medical Centre is a welcoming and innovative healthcare facility located in Liverpool. We are looking to recruit a General Practitioner for 6 sessions weekly, with flexibility to accommodate between 4-6 sessions from Wednesday to Friday. This role offers a permanent contract with a sessional remuneration of £10,051 for every 6...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A vacancy has arisen for the post of Associate Practitioner (Band 4) within Histopathology in the Immunocytochemistry (ICC) Laboratory. The successful incumbent will be responsible for participating in all routine activities associated with a Cellular pathology associate practitioner, including: Participating in the routine work of the immunocytochemistry...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Key responsibilities To act as an Associate Practitioner providing a comprehensive range of routine and specialist Biochemistry and Haematology analyses using a multitude of POCT devices, under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists. Provide assistance to clinical staff from within and outside the trust in relation to matters of training, quality...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom New Start Homes Full time

    New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children, and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. _ **Women-Centred...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom New Start Homes Full time

    _New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children, and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. _ **Women-Centred...


  • Liverpool, United Kingdom New Start Homes Full time

    New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children, and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. _ **Women-Centred...

  • Associate Practitioner

    5 months ago


    Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To gain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in ongoing specialist training and continuous professional development. To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practicee.g. UKAS, NEQAS scheme and IQA/IQC procedures. To maintain knowledge necessary to participate in the highly specialisedlaboratory sections...