Associate Healthcare Science Practitioner

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting an Associate Healthcare Science Practitioner to support the Blood Sciences department and its automated laboratory environment. The role offers opportunities to work across Haematology and Chemistry in a busy, high‑tech setting.

Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent plus a foundation degree/diploma in Biomedical Sciences, with strong communication and computer skills and a willingness to work across a 24/7 rota in a large team of

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with a foundation degree/diploma in Biomedical Sciences.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly within a team.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is desirable for automated lab medicine.

Responsibilities

• Work in a large hub laboratory using cutting edge technology for LTHT and wider community.
• Participate in a 24/7 rota to deliver pathology services.
• Develop competence across all areas of automated laboratory medicine after training.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literate

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Foundation degree / diploma in Biomedical Sciences

Tools

None

Job description

Associate Healthcare Science Practitioner

This is an exciting time to join one of the largest Pathology departments in the country. Our new £30m Pathology building (on the St. Jamess University Hospital site) and new Acute Hospital Laboratory (on the Leeds General Infirmary site) are now operational.

The Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to recruit an additional Associate Practitioner to support our laboratory service.

Main duties of the job

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.

Candidates will need to have minimum NVQ level 3 plus an equivalent foundation degree/diploma in Biomedical Sciences together with experience of working within a laboratory environment. Experience in automated laboratory medicine, specifically Haematology/Chemistry would be advantageous, but not essential.

Candidates will require good communication skills, must be computer literate and be able to work flexibly as part of a wider team of scientists in the automated laboratories.

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across all areas of automated laboratory medicine once fully trained.

This is a challenging role but one which provides an opportunity for career progression and personal development. We encourage all candidates to contact us to discuss the role(s) and we can offer informal visits to our laboratories for interested candidates.

Interview will be held in person, due to practical elements of the interview process. Planned interview Date: 19th November

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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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.