Job Description

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is a new partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust and the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust. The partnership represents a new model for delivering pathology testing in a modern, efficient operation that manages

25 million tests per year.



We are offering this fantastic opportunity to Band 3 MLAs working within Microbiology who have a desire to progress further within this field. We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated and committed to being part of a team that delivers a quality service to patients



We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP. You must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories. The laboratory has IBMS training approval for Registration Training and for Specialist Portfolio training for candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience.



For further information please contact Sweenie Goonesekera on 020 331 1788.



As an Associate Practitioner, you will be expected to carry out a variety of technical tasks that require the experience of more complex skills within the laboratory to support the scientific staff. Experience in running the following laboratory analysers is desirable: Sedimax, DS2, Cepheid, Serosep Enteric Bio and Bactec FX and Mast Urisystem.



In addition, you must have experience in other laboratory tasks such as set up of samples, preparation of quality control material, recording of QC data and waste management.



You must be able to evidence the knowledge, skills and competencies you have gained when coming to interview. Associate Practitioners are also expected to work within Specimen Reception areas of the laboratory, assisting the team with triage, booking in and problem solving and with the training of less experienced staff.



High attention to detail is a critical requirement of this post. Previous work experience in a Microbiology laboratory and completion of all relevant training and competency documentation is essential.



The appointed persons will be required to work across a 7 day working pattern, working 37.5 hours/week.



The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.



For 2026, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.



Monday 5 January 2026

Monday 2 February 2026

Monday 2 March 2026

Monday 13 April 2026

Monday 11 May 2026

Monday 1 June 2026

Monday 6 July 2026

Monday 3 August 2026



Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.