Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner for Sheffield Children's Hospital. The role involves specimen processing and assisting in neonatal bloodspot screening. Candidates should have a Level 4 qualification along with extensive laboratory experience. The position offers a salary between £27,485 and £30,162 per annum, and will be on a fixed-term contract until March 2026.

Benefits

Professional development support

Employment benefits

Qualifications

• Qualifications required include extensive laboratory experience or a Foundation Level Degree.
• Experience with a range of laboratory techniques is essential.
• Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scientific/technical procedures under the direction of a healthcare scientist practitioner.
• Maintain high scientific and technical standards.
• Input/interrogate test results and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Keyboard and basic IT skills

Effective Communication skills, written and oral

Awareness of Health & Safety issues

Education

Level 4 qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II)

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Job description

Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 23 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Practitioner based in the Newborn Screening laboratory at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake roles in specimen processing in the laboratory, as well as a range of other duties including computer data entry and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

The laboratory provides neonatal bloodspot screening for a large area within England and this post will also assist with the analysis of samples for the early identification of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).

Main duties of the job

• To deliver scientific/ technical procedures previously performed by healthcare scientist practitioners, under the direction of the responsible healthcare scientist practitioner.
• Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.
• Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/ interrogate test results of others.
• Ensure all procedures are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards.
• Ability to prioritise work to ensure correct workflow through the laboratory and ensure urgent tests are processed according to SOP.
• Assist in monitoring quality standards and perform audit as required.
• To undertake appropriate 'in service' training over an extended period and complete training logs in all relevant areas of the department.

About us

Sheffield Children's is one of five Trusts involved in the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Network. The aim of the Network is to deliver a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients. A collaborative Network will also provide rewarding job and career opportunities for all staff.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period until 31st March 2026 due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the project's implementation and the timescales associated with this.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II) plus extensive laboratory experience Or Foundation Level Degree
• Other relevant courses with regards H&S, supervision, quality or training

Experience

• Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
• Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Keyboard and basic IT skills
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral

Personal Qualities

• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum pro rata for part-time staff