NHS Ayrshire & Arran
252334 Associate Practitioner (Bank)

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We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual to join our skilled technical team as an Associate Practitioner on a bank contract. This post is within the busy Microbiology Department based in the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
The post holder will have the opportunity to join a strong team working within a modern medical laboratory located on the outskirts of Dumfries. Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary is a state-of-the-art general hospital opened in December 2017.
Requirements
- Recent experience of working or recent integrated training programme in a medical microbiology or pathology lab.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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The postholder may be required to rotate into other areas for support where applicable.
Details
This fixed term (12 months) Bank post is particularly suitable for students due no standardised hours on an ad hoc basis.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in-person only on Thursday 27th August 2026 at the Laboratories, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries to - Karen.craik@nhs.scot or Zoe.Black@nhs.scot /Tel: 01387 241898 or 01387 241182


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