Associate Practitioner Clinical Biochemistry
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- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
We are seeking a Healthcare Scientist Associate Practitioner to join the Clinical Biochemistry department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This fixed-term role involves training in various laboratory tasks, including specimen reception, sample preparation, and analysis. The department provides comprehensive services to the North-East of Scotland and is UKAS accredited. Candidates should have an HNC or equivalent in Biomedical Science or a related life sciences subject, with laboratory experience.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £34,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
256856
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
09/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
26/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Clinical Biochemistry
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Associate Practitioner (Band 4)
Department of Clinical Biochemistry
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ****
Fixed Term 11 months
We are currently looking for an individual to join our skilled and motivated technical team as a Healthcare Scientist Associate Practitioner within the Clinical Biochemistry department. You will receive training in a range of laboratory tasks including specimen reception, sample preparation and analysis.
The post is a fixed term contract for 11 months.
Candidates should possess HNC or equivalent in Biomedical Science or a science related life sciences subject including Biology and have laboratory experience, preferably in a Healthcare Setting.
The Clinical Biochemistry Department provides comprehensive core, immunoassay, point of care, specialist protein, metabolic and toxicology services to the North-East of Scotland, including specialist services to the Orkney and Shetland Islands involving a total catchment population of ove
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