Associate Practitioner (Immunology)
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- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 04/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an opportunity for an individual interested in pursuing a career in laboratory Science to gain practical skill and experience of a clinical laboratory setting. The successful candidate will receive training in the Immunology specialist department of Blood Sciences. Applicants will hold a HND or HNC in Healthcare Science or undergraduate degree in a related subject. Following Immunology lab training the successful applicant may receive support towards registration as a Biomedical Scientist. The department is UKAS accredited and holds IBMS Training status.
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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:
257497
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
04/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Ninewells Hospital
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
21/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Tayside
Department:
Diagnostics Laboratories Immunology
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Associate Practitioner (Immunology)
8 Months Fixed Term/ Secondment
This is an opportunity for an individual interested in pursuing a career in laboratory Science to gain practical skill and experience of a clinical laboratory setting. The successful candidate will receive training in the Immunology specialist department of Blood Sciences. Applicants will hold a HND or HNC in Healthcare Science or undergraduate degree in a related subject. Following Immunology lab training the successful applicant may receive support from Immunology staff and the Training team towards registration as a Biomedical Scientist. N
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