York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner - Blood Sciences

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Job summary

The Blood Sciences Department at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for an Associate Practitioner to work in our busy Pathology Department. The laboratories at Hull are part of the newly formed Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) who provide healthcare science services across this wide network.

Based in Hull you will work in the Blood Sciences. Your role will involve carrying out analytical tests and performing maintenance on analytical equipment under the supervision of a Biomedical Scientist. We are looking for individuals who are hardworking, innovative, sociable, and works well as part of a team.

This is a permanent position and would be suitable for individuals wishing to gain laboratory experience or wanting to take their first steps into a career in healthcare.

Main duties of the job

To carry out the analysis of patient samples and the maintenance of Analytical equipment in the provision of a Clinical Laboratory Service according to departmental standard operating procedures and the departmental quality assurance policy.
To use and maintain highly specialist scientific instruments for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease both within the laboratory
To maintain adequate stocks of reagents and consumables and ensuring these are stored in an appropriate environment to maintain integrity.
To plan and prioritise your individual workload
Selection and preparation of samples ready for examination
Data input of patient details and results into the Laboratory Information system
Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users.

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.

Trust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7353403-AP-SH

Job locations

Hull University Teaching Hospital

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 you 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 you 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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Education

Essential

A foundation degree in a scientific subject OR an NVQ level 3 in a laboratory sciences subject OR an appropriate equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

Recent experience working within a NHS medical laboratory environment
A good working knowledge of pathology laboratories

Desirable

Experience in an NHS laboratory
Experience in use of laboratory analytical equipment

Person Specification

Education

Essential

A foundation degree in a scientific subject OR an NVQ level 3 in a laboratory sciences subject OR an appropriate equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

Recent experience working within a NHS medical laboratory environment
A good working knowledge of pathology laboratories

Desirable

Experience in an NHS laboratory
Experience in use of laboratory analytical equipment

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 University Teaching Hospital

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 University Teaching Hospital

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ

Employer's website

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