Job summary Are you looking for an Associate Practitioner position with a desire to work as part of the largest NHS led Pathology Services in the UK? You will be based at Wexham Park Hospital.We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with a good scientific background to complement our existing laboratory support team. Previous microbiology laboratory experience is essential. Main duties of the job Essential qualities expected are efficiency, being well organized, having good communication skills and attention to detail. Good keyboard skills are desirable. In addition, you should be a reliable individual who is able to demonstrate good practical skills and work as part of a team. There will be an expectation to help lead the laboratory support team. It is also expected that you are experienced in Maldi-Tof testing, Antibiotic sensitivity testing and Quality bench work including acceptance testing. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills and able to participate in the shift system. Support and encouragement will be given for career development. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-SL309 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good basic education in numeracy and literacy skills. A Levels, NVQ level 4, foundation degree or IBMS CoA (Part 2) Microbiology or biomedical science qualification Desirable ECDL or other compter literacy evidence SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE Essential Good communication skills, verbal and written Possess basic IT skills Ability to work independently for periods of time Ability to follow written and verbal instructions PROFESSIONAL Essential Experience as an AP or in other laboratory support role Ability to liaise effectively with clinical and clerical staff Ability to work as part of a team Able to perform technically challenging processes Desirable Experience of Diagnostic Microbiology laboratory SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Must be available to work the extended day / shifts operated in BSPS Able to move between laboratories and sites as required Good time management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good basic education in numeracy and literacy skills. A Levels, NVQ level 4, foundation degree or IBMS CoA (Part 2) Microbiology or biomedical science qualification Desirable ECDL or other compter literacy evidence SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE Essential Good communication skills, verbal and written Possess basic IT skills Ability to work independently for periods of time Ability to follow written and verbal instructions PROFESSIONAL Essential Experience as an AP or in other laboratory support role Ability to liaise effectively with clinical and clerical staff Ability to work as part of a team Able to perform technically challenging processes Desirable Experience of Diagnostic Microbiology laboratory SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Must be available to work the extended day / shifts operated in BSPS Able to move between laboratories and sites as required Good time management Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)