Associate Practitioner - Research and Development

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare institution is seeking an Associate Practitioner in Hull to support the Research and Development team in Blood Sciences. The role involves carrying out analytical tests, maintaining lab equipment, and collaborating effectively with clinical staff. Ideal candidates will have a scientific degree or equivalent qualifications, along with experience in laboratory settings. This fixed term position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday, rising to 33

Relocation package

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Foundation degree in a scientific subject or NVQ level 3 in laboratory sciences required.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment preferred.
• Familiarity with NHS Blood Sciences laboratory operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests and maintain equipment under supervision.
• Analyze patient samples in accordance with departmental standards.
• Plan and prioritize individual workload effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Innovative mindset

Education

Foundation degree in a scientific subject or equivalent

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner - Research and Development

The closing date is 25 November 2025

The Blood Sciences Department at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for an Associate Practitioner to work within our Research and Development team within Pathology. 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 your main duties will involve working within the R& D section of Blood Sciences where you will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures to support R&D and clinical trials within the Pathology network. You will also be expected to work within the Blood Sciences department at Hull Royal Infirmary.

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 12 months fixed term or secondment position and would be suitable for individuals wishing to gain laboratory experience or wanting to take their first steps into a career in healthcare.

If you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current manager prior to submitting your application.

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

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.

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:[e-mail]

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.

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Person Specification

Education

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

Experience

• Previous experience of working to written procedures in a laboratory environment
• A good working knowledge of pathology laboratories
• Experience of working in an NHS Blood Sciences laboratory
• Experience in using laboratory 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 name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust