Associate Healthcare Science Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting an Associate Healthcare Science Practitioner to support the Blood Sciences Department. You will perform haematology tests, contribute to rapid reporting, and work within a large hub laboratory serving Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the wider community.

The post requires participation in a 24/7 rota and a commitment to maintaining ISO15189 standards alongside IBMS-training pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience in haematology or clinical biochemistry workflows.
• Competence in safe handling of samples and quality control.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rota.

Responsibilities

• Perform haematology tests and report results.
• Maintain ISO15189 standards and quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with clinicians and scientific staff to ensure timely patient reporting.

Skills

Haematology testing

Clinical laboratory techniques

Teamwork

Education

Healthcare science degree

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Automation systems

Job description

Associate Healthcare Science Practitioner

For questions about this job, contact: Name: Lia Barmpoudi Position: Advanced BMS Haematology Email: [e-mail] Phone number: 0113 2069420 Shortlisting Date: 11th November 2026 Interview Date: 19th November 2026 Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata. Why you should join our Team Our Pathology services operate across two large university teaching hospitals in the Leeds Metropolitan area with a population of around 2.3 million and provide services both regionally and nationally. In addition to the new laboratory projects, we are also working towards New Pathology Partnership with Mid Yorkshire NHS trust and Huddersfield NHS Trust to harmonise our practices and collaboratively contribute to better patient outcomes. Construction on the new Leeds Children's Hospital is also planned, which will include all in-patient maternity and specialist neonatal services to become the largest single site maternity centre in the UK. The successful candidate will be well supported by the wider scientific and clinical teams. The Blood Sciences Department is accredited to ISO15189 and by the IBMS as a training laboratory in both Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology. Why should you join our team? Become part of a team that plays a vital role in patient care by delivering accurate and timely haematology test results that support diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. Join LTHT Haematology Department with a strong reputation for high-quality diagnostic services, modern technology, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare, with the largest automation tracking system in the North. Benefit from ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to expand your skills while working alongside experienced laboratory professionals. Collaborate with dedicated scientists, laboratory staff, and clinicians in an environment that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement. Contribute to a laboratory that prioritises quality, patient safety, health and safety, confidentiality, and innovation in every aspect of its work. Enjoy the opportunity to grow within one of the largest healthcare organisations while making a meaningful contribution to improving patient outcomes. What you will bring to the role The successful candidate will work within a large hub laboratory utilising cutting edge technology, serving both Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the wider community. This includes the regional Oncology centre and the Leeds Children's Hospital, which is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to gain wide ranging experience within the discipline. The post holder will be expected to gain competence in techniques to enable participation in the delivery of 24-hour Pathology service. This entails contracted participation in a 24/7 rota. The successful candidate will be well supported by the wider scientific and clinical teams. The Blood Sciences Department is accredited to ISO15189 and by the IBMS as a training laboratory in both Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Pathology CSU values: We care We work together We respect each other Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.