Assistant Practitioner (Specimen Reception Lead) - Huntingdon


Company:	North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro-rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huntingdon, PE29 6NT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

Join Our Team as a Band 4 Associate Practitioner

Support Excellence in Blood Sciences – Make a Difference Every Day

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our established and growing team in the Blood Sciences Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding service, contributing to vital diagnostic work and patient care.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

What We’re Looking For:

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals with a passion for laboratory work.

• Strong team players with excellent organisational and communication skills.

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the delivery of essential diagnostic services. You will work in a supportive team environment and gain valuable experience across a range of disciplines within Blood Sciences.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and become an integral part of our team, where your work will make a real difference to patient care.

Shape the future of diagnostics – join us today!

About the Role:

As an Associate Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting our registered Biomedical Scientists in delivering high-quality laboratory services. Key responsibilities include:

• Looking after Specimen Reception and leading a team of Medical Laboratory Assistants.

• Participating in laboratory testing procedures acrossHaematology, Biochemistry, Point of Care Testing, Rapid COVID-19 Testing, and Blood Transfusion if required.

• Providing technical support to scientific staff within the Blood Sciences Department.

• Working collaboratively to ensure efficient and accurate processing of samples.

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

If you are interested in this position please see the full job description that is attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026

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