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Associate Practitioner - Microbiology

United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Estimated salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
Role summary

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The Associate Practitioner in Microbiology supports the laboratory team with the processing and analysis of clinical specimens, including samples for bacterial, viral and fungal investigation. Typical requirements include a relevant biomedical science or laboratory qualification, practical experience in microbiology, attention to detail and an understanding of quality and safety procedures. The successful candidate is expected to work accurately under pressure, follow standard operating procedures, maintain clear records, use laboratory information systems and communicate effectively with biomedical scientists, clinicians and colleagues. NHS laboratory experience, familiarity with UKAS standards and willingness to participate in rota, weekend or out-of-hours work may be advantageous.

About the employer

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital and community healthcare services across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. Its main hospitals include Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon, Peterborough City Hospital and Stamford and Rutland Hospital, alongside community services delivered throughout the region. The Trust employs a wide range of clinical, scientific, technical and support staff and serves a diverse local population. Its pathology services support diagnosis and treatment across emergency care, inpatient services, surgery, outpatient clinics and primary care. Microbiology teams play an important role in infection diagnosis, antimicrobial stewardship and public health protection. As an NHS Foundation Trust, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust focuses on safe, effective and compassionate care, while offering staff structured development, NHS pension access, annual leave and opportunities for professional progression.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers opportunities in healthcare, laboratory science, technology, engineering, education and professional services, with strong demand in many NHS and life-science roles. British culture is generally polite, diverse and multicultural, with good public transport, historic towns, music, sport and varied regional traditions. Lifestyle costs are highest in London and parts of southern England; cities such as Peterborough, Cambridge and Huntingdon can offer different commuting and housing options. International applicants should check whether the employer can sponsor a Skilled Worker visa and whether the specific laboratory occupation meets current eligibility and salary rules. NHS roles may provide sponsorship, but it is not automatic. Applicants usually need an eligible job offer, English-language evidence, identity documents and funds for relocation. Registration requirements depend on the duties and professional level; regulated biomedical scientist posts may require Health and Care Professions Council registration.

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