Associate Practitioner | University NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Manchester, M13 9WL

Pay:

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

12/03/2026

The Post holder will act as an Associate Practitioner assisting HCPC registered staff within the biochemistry directorate.

One post will work Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 in the Specialist Biochemistry Laboratory.

One post will work Monday to Friday 11:00 - 20:00 in the Automated Laboratory.

Both posts will assist the BMS by preparing and sorting patient samples, loading samples onto analysers, performing routine instrument maintenance, supervising medical laboratory assistants and trainee associate practitioners, performing a number of specialised and non-routine tests and procedures to a high degree of accuracy and precision using manual pipetting with a variety of specialised sample preparation techniques Both posts will assist the BMS by preparing and sorting patient samples, loading samples onto analysers, performing routine instrument maintenance, supervising medical laboratory assistants and trainee associate practitioners, performing a number of specialised and non-routine tests and procedures to a high degree of accuracy and precision using manual pipetting with a variety of specialised sample preparation techniques Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year.

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To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

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