Biomedical Associate Practitioner

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Biomedical Associate Practitioner to support the Anticoagulation Service. The role involves routine healthcare science tasks, supervising support staff, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should be proficient in laboratory procedures and possess good communication skills. Opportunities for development and a diverse workplace culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare science tasks is preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory standard operating procedures is essential.
• Good communication and supervisory skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine healthcare science tasks.
• Supervise and allocate work to support staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Sample preparation

Laboratory equipment operation

Quality monitoring

Teamwork

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This aligns with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill or salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply; however, UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your visa. You must also have at least six months remaining until your graduate visa expires at the start of employment for training and operational reasons.

North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS) is seeking to recruit a Biomedical Associate Practitioner within the Staffordshire Anticoagulation Service.

The post holder will perform a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science tasks within Pathology, following Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including the Pathology Quality Policy. The role provides technical support to Biomedical Scientists (BMS) and Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure high-quality service delivery in the relevant Pathology discipline.

Responsibilities include sample preparation, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and updating information systems. The post holder will work within the department's Policies and Procedures, especially regarding Health and Safety and Quality, and assist with monitoring quality standards. The role involves supervising and allocating work to Pathology Support Workers and Medical Laboratory Assistants, and contributing as an efficient, flexible team member to support service delivery.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, based across Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Serving around three million people, it is highly regarded for its facilities, teaching, and research. The Trust is the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

We value all employees and offer a wide range of development opportunities to help staff reach their potential. UHNM is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, fostering a culture where all staff feel valued and respected. We expect our employees to uphold our values, co-created with staff, patients, and carers, which unite us as a Trust.

Investing in and supporting our staff directly impacts the quality of care we provide. Our employees are as important as our patients and the community we serve.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Amanda Pointon
• Job Title: Anticoagulation Service Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]