Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Expected to cover weekend and evening shifts)
- Job ref
- 251-FCSS5838-AP
- Employer
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basingstoke or Winchester
- Town
- Basingstoke
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Practitioner Microbiology
Band 4

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
This position is based in the Microbiology Department and involves the analysis of a range of body fluids including blood, urine, faeces, mycology and swabs to assist in the diagnosis of disease and contributes to the clinical care of patients.
Tasks involve the running of analysers including maintenance, reagent preparation, quality control, reporting and verification of results and troubleshooting analyser and result issues.
Samples must be prioritised according to urgency ensuring all priority samples are expedited and sent to the section for analysis at the earliest opportunity.
Main duties of the job
- To analyse pathology samples using routine and complex diagnostic procedures.
- Undertake laboratory investigations and procedures in various sections of the laboratory on a rotational basis as demand dictates.
- To report analyser results as appropriate and to discuss any errors or issues with a senior BMS
- Perform routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments and undertake corrective maintenance and troubleshooting when appropriate.
- Prepare quality control material and collate returned results.
- Check that quality control results on analytical procedures are within the stated ranges, in accordance with laboratory policy.
- To maintain the adequate storage of samples after analysis and their correct disposal at the appropriate time.
- To maintain adequate stock and ensure accurate batch receipt and acceptance of stock into use.
Working for our organisation
The roles will require post-holders to be flexible, highly organised and have values aligned with those of the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE’s in Maths and English equivalent to A-C
- A Level in a science
- BSc in a Biological Science subject
Desirable criteria
- Masters degree in Science
- Minimum Second class honours degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Laboratory experience
- Knowledge of the theory behind PCR testing
- Experience of performing quality assurance processes
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS pathology laboratory experience
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Methodical approach to following protocols and procedures.
- Good Manual dexterity
- Prepared to handle clinical samples
Desirable criteria
- Ability to impart their knowledge to colleagues for training, demonstration and advice
- Leadership skills
Others
Essential criteria
- Be capable of working as part of a team
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Willingness to work Bank Holidays, weekends and night-shifts
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to develop and train as the skill mix extends or alters
- Willingness to change between hospital sites as required by service needs
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Robert Hunt
- Job title
- Microbiology Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01256 313311
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