Assistant Practitioner - Biochemistry inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED 15 DEC 2023
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To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
The role of Associate Practitioner will be on a fixed term, 12 month contract. The successful candidate will work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 - 20:00.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
MFT hosts one of the largest diagnostic Biochemistry services within the NHS. Now as its own directorate, Biochemistry resides within the division of laboratory medicine and currently comprises of laboratories across Oxford Road, Wythenshawe, Trafford and North Manchester Hospitals . Collectively the laboratories provide a diverse range of complex and specialist services for both adults and paediatrics across the country, with MFT being a large tertiary referral centre and university teaching hospital.
We have exciting opportunities at our Oxford Road Campus and are seeking an enthusiastic, aspirational and highly motivated Associate Practitioner, ideally with laboratory experience in a relevant pathology discipline, to join our Biochemistry team . The successful candidate will require a working knowledge of laboratory areas, including both practical and basic theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed and will join a team of Biomedical Scientists to deliver the day to day operation of one of our Automated and Specialist Biochemistry sections.
The role of Associate Practitioner will be on a fixed term, 12 month contract. The successful candidate will work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 - 20:00.
The Post holder will act as an Associate Practitioner supporting HCPC registered staff within the department, working under both direct and indirect supervision performing an extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential to ensure the service is safe and complies with current standards, clinical governance, health and safety and risk management policies.
NHS laboratory and hospital experience are desirable; however full training will be provided. Candidates must be in possession of an appropriate science NVQ level3, HCS Apprenticeship level 2 certificate of achievement level1 or equivalent experience.
The post is part-time; 25.5 hours per week, 11:00 - 20:00 Wednesday- Friday
The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios and full ISO 15189 accreditation.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
The role of Associate Practitioner will be on a fixed term, 12 month contract. The successful candidate will work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 - 20:00.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
MFT hosts one of the largest diagnostic Biochemistry services within the NHS. Now as its own directorate, Biochemistry resides within the division of laboratory medicine and currently comprises of laboratories across Oxford Road, Wythenshawe, Trafford and North Manchester Hospitals . Collectively the laboratories provide a diverse range of complex and specialist services for both adults and paediatrics across the country, with MFT being a large tertiary referral centre and university teaching hospital.
We have exciting opportunities at our Oxford Road Campus and are seeking an enthusiastic, aspirational and highly motivated Associate Practitioner, ideally with laboratory experience in a relevant pathology discipline, to join our Biochemistry team . The successful candidate will require a working knowledge of laboratory areas, including both practical and basic theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed and will join a team of Biomedical Scientists to deliver the day to day operation of one of our Automated and Specialist Biochemistry sections.
The role of Associate Practitioner will be on a fixed term, 12 month contract. The successful candidate will work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 - 20:00.
The Post holder will act as an Associate Practitioner supporting HCPC registered staff within the department, working under both direct and indirect supervision performing an extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential to ensure the service is safe and complies with current standards, clinical governance, health and safety and risk management policies.
NHS laboratory and hospital experience are desirable; however full training will be provided. Candidates must be in possession of an appropriate science NVQ level3, HCS Apprenticeship level 2 certificate of achievement level1 or equivalent experience.
The post is part-time; 25.5 hours per week, 11:00 - 20:00 Wednesday- Friday
The department has full HCPC training status for pre and post registration IBMS portfolios and full ISO 15189 accreditation.
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