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Associate Practitioners (AP) are responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological specimens, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of patients. APs follow a program of in-house training, and work in conjunction with the Specialist Biomedical Scientists and the Biomedical Support Workers, to form an integral part of the laboratory team.
Job Responsibility
Perform a range of scientific procedures on biological specimens
Act in accordance with laboratory and Trust procedures
Rotate through all sections of the Microbiology department
Be responsible for health and safety issues
Use personal protective equipment
Carry out pre analytical processing of samples
Process clinical specimens for bacteriological culture and virology testing
Use highly technical laboratory equipment
Participate in rotas covering Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday mornings
Participate in mandatory training and annual joint review
Requirements
A-level Science (or equivalent)
NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory Science (or equivalent)
Nice to have
NVQ Level 4 in Laboratory Sciences (or equivalent)
IBMS Certificate of Achievement
Health and Safety training
Experience in use of laboratory equipment and instruments