Associate Practitioner Haematology

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Liverpool is looking for an Associate Practitioner to join their Haematology/Transfusion Laboratory. This role includes performing analytical procedures, supporting Biomedical Scientists, and maintaining complex equipment. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and knowledge of biomedical tests. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary ranging from £27,485 to £30,162 per year, offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 A Levels/BTEC in science-based subjects and demonstrable experience of working in a clinical laboratory OR a HNC in a science-based subject OR proven equivalent practical experience in a UK clinical laboratory.
• Knowledge of biomedical tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialist Biochemistry and Haematology analyses under supervision.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists in non-automated and automated laboratories.
• Maintain highly complex analytical equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of biomedical tests

IT literate

Good communicator

Education

2 A Levels/BTEC in science-based subjects or equivalent

HNC in a science-based subject

Tools

pH meter

centrifuge

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic workforce as an Associate practitioner within the Haematology/Transfusion Laboratory of Blood Sciences at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories. This is a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality patient centred service. The laboratory operates 24 hours, is well equipped with modern automation and processes in excess of 470000 samples per annum and is provided across four separate hospital sites:

Royal Liverpool supports the Clatterbridge Cancer Care Hospital Liverpool and regional specialists' services such as Haemophilia centre and the Haemoglobinopathy and Antenatal Screening Service.

Aintree University Hospital supports the regions Trauma Centre and serves the Walton Neurological Centre.

Broadgreen Hospital (co-located with Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist rehabilitation.

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is the main hospital delivering the highest standards of care for women, babies and families.

Main duties

The post holder will act as an Associate Practitioner within the Blood Sciences Group, providing essential support to state registered Biomedical Scientists, performing analytical procedures to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They will assist with the operation of highly complex automated analysers including their quality control, preventative maintenance, minor repair, and undertake manual and semi-automated procedures under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists. They will also perform general laboratory duties both with and without the direct supervision of BMS staff and will directly contribute to maintaining the requirements of the quality management system within the Laboratory.

About Us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities—from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Details

Date posted: 12 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 287-DTC-123-25

Job locations: Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, Liverpool L7 8YE

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• To act as a Laboratory Support Technician, performing a comprehensive range of routine and specialist Biochemistry and Haematology analyses, under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists.
• On rotation, provide assistance to Biomedical Scientists in non-automated and core/automated laboratories.
• Undertake specialist manual and semi-automated procedures, under supervision from experienced Biomedical Scientists.
• Maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition, taking necessary remedial action during technical failure; respond to error messages and liaise with engineers.
• Enter patient demographic information, collate results and enter data into the laboratory IT systems.
• Utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users to provide the best care for the patient.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 2 A Levels/BTEC in science-based subjects and demonstrable experience of working in a clinical laboratory OR a HNC in a science-based subject OR proven equivalent practical experience in a UK clinical laboratory.

Experience

• Knowledge of biomedical tests.

Desirable

• Practical experience in a UK clinical laboratory.
• Knowledge of medical terminologies.
• Familiar with use of basic laboratory equipment e.g. pH meter, centrifuge etc.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Understands the role of medical laboratories.
• Use of keyboard.
• IT literate.
• Hardworking.
• Good communicator.

Essential

• Be able to work to high standards, meeting demanding deadlines.
• Dexterous.
• Numerate.
• Diligent.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, Liverpool L7 8YE

Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/