York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

We have a vacancy for a Permanent Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our friendly Virology Team at Hull Royal Infirmary. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team, who we expect will be able to help us provide an efficient, high quality Microbiology / Virology Diagnostic Service.

This vacancy is being funded by NHS England as part of a pilot study for opt out BBV testing in ED - running for 6 months.

We are committed to providing excellent training and support a variety of CPD and learning opportunities.

If you have the appropriate qualifications and experience required for this role, and would like to thrive in a supportive and scientific department while providing a diagnostic service for our patients, then this is the job for you.

The successful candidate will be able to be flexible in order to meet the service needs. You will work a shift pattern consisting of early, day and late shifts. This includes weekend and bank holiday cover. Further detail about the shift patterns can be discussed at interview.

This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.

This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will perform a range of complex tasks in closely defined areas comparable with a Biomedical Scientist. The post holder will receive and make telephone enquiries and take and give results to other healthcare professionals. The successful candidate is also expected to perform some reception, Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) and clerical duties.

The post holder will use their individual judgment to make decisions that will have an impact on the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources.

The post holder will also be expected to support, advise and train less experienced staff such as trainees, students and Band 2 MLAs and to ensure that personal proficiency and competence are maintained.

About us

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7323682-AP-SH

Job locations

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory sciences Or Foundation degree in a science subject

Desirable

  • Working towards the essential criteria or Bsc in science subject

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Previous laboratory experience
  • Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories
  • Basic computer skills

Desirable

  • Clinical Laboratory experience

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • A flexible nature able to cope with changing demands of the service.
  • Must be able to communicate with other professionals at all levels.
  • Willingness to participate in lifelong learning.
  • Responsible and mature attitude.
  • Able to work under pressure.

Desirable

  • Examples of communication skills

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work without close supervision yet fit into a team when required.
  • Able to follow a full training programme to achieve the required level of competency.
  • Able to work to specified procedures.
  • Keyboard skills for computer data input.
  • Able to recognise problems and suggest solutions.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety

Desirable

  • Willing to participate in CPD
  • Examples of problem solving
  • Examples of training others
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Laboratory sciences Or Foundation degree in a science subject

Desirable

  • Working towards the essential criteria or Bsc in science subject

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Previous laboratory experience
  • Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories
  • Basic computer skills

Desirable

  • Clinical Laboratory experience

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • A flexible nature able to cope with changing demands of the service.
  • Must be able to communicate with other professionals at all levels.
  • Willingness to participate in lifelong learning.
  • Responsible and mature attitude.
  • Able to work under pressure.

Desirable

  • Examples of communication skills

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work without close supervision yet fit into a team when required.
  • Able to follow a full training programme to achieve the required level of competency.
  • Able to work to specified procedures.
  • Keyboard skills for computer data input.
  • Able to recognise problems and suggest solutions.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety

Desirable

  • Willing to participate in CPD
  • Examples of problem solving
  • Examples of training others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Biomedical Scientist

Katie Kitchman

katie.kitchman@nhs.net

01482626762

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7323682-AP-SH

Job locations

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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