Associate Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Practitioner to join the Clinical Genomics department at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves rotating through Clinical Genomics laboratories, performing technical duties such as specimen reception, data entry, and DNA/RNA/ctDNA extraction. The post holder will support scientific teams in providing a timely and efficient accredited Clinical Genomics Service, working both independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail and adherence to defined protocols are essential, with participation in a shift system required for extended working hours.
Key responsibilities
- Rotate through the Clinical Genomics laboratories to perform technical duties, including specimen reception, data entry, DNA/RNA/ctDNA extraction.
- Assist in training and support activities such as quality, equipment maintenance, and audits.
- Support scientific teams in the provision of a timely and efficient accredited Clinical Genomics Service.
- Collect different types of biological samples from various locations and maintain audit trails.
- Receive and check samples from referral hospitals, laboratories, and wards, verifying ID and logging samples.
- Safely deal with high-risk samples according to policy and prioritise samples according to SOPs and laboratory requirements.
Essential criteria
- Good general education including A-levels, with at least one science subject
- Recognised qualifications in Maths and English
- Experience working in a relevant laboratory or healthcare setting
- Awareness and understanding of handling biological samples
- Experience using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques and practices
- Awareness of laboratory health & safety procedures and COSHH
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Manual dexterity for technical tasks
- Strong data entry and IT skills, including use of LIMS and Microsoft Office
- Ability to follow written instructions and protocols
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Reliable, enthusiastic, and proactive
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrates initiative within role boundaries
- Willing to respond flexibly to service demands
- Ability to prioritise tasks and organise daily work
Desirable criteria
- BSc in Biological Science or equivalent
- Knowledge of theory & practice of laboratory techniques
- Knowledge of molecular and cytogenetic techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction, FISH, slide preparation)
- Experience working in a UKAS-accredited diagnostic laboratory
- Understands the relationship between laboratory work and patient care
- Basic understanding of quality systems (e.g., ISO 15189, UKAS) and data integrity
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,262 – £36,027 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our ground breaking work ensuring our patients receive the very best and latest in cancer treatment and care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Practitioner to join the Clinical Genomics department. The department is located in the Centre for Molecular Pathology and is one of seven national Genomic Laboratory Hubs offering Cancer Genomic testing in England. The department provides a reference Molecular Diagnostics and Cytogenetics Service for solid tumours and haematological malignancies, as well as participating in clinical trials.
The post holder will be required to rotate through the Clinical Genomics laboratories to perform technical duties, including but not limited to; specimen reception, data entry, DNA/RNA/ctDNA extraction. The post holder will be expected to assist in training and support activities such as quality, equipment maintenance and audits. Attention to detail is essential and the post holder must be able to work to high standards following defined protocols.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support scientific teams in the provision of a timely and efficient accredit
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