Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Associate Practitioner
Contract Type: Permanent
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Specialist Sections of Biochemistry. We have 2 openings for Associate Practitioner within our department.

Biochemistry Specialist sections perform a range of semi-automated and manual assays across multiple disciplines including; Stone (calculi) analysis, Electrophoresis, ELISA, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS and Trace elements.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: Depending on experience £28,392 to £31,157 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-CL211026

Job responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing and analysing large volumes of biochemistry samples.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in a busy diagnostic laboratory.
• Contributing to service provision.

You will need to be able to concentrate for long periods of time and be able to self start. Previous laboratory experience and use of pipettes as a well as knowledge of good laboratory practice are desirable.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE grade 4 and above (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science
• Science focussed Foundation degree or equivalent Or IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 2 or equivalent Or Level 4-degree apprenticeship in healthcare science or equivalent
• Previous Laboratory experience

Knowledge and experience
Desirable

• Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
• Previous Laboratory experience

Measurable Skills
Essential

• Experience with analysing data
• Experience in multitasking

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx

For questions about the job, contact:
Advanced Biomedical Scientist, Rod Priest, rodney.priest@uhs.nhs.uk