UK NEQAS IIA Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner to join their team. The role involves delivering laboratory services, ensuring high standards, and assisting in various scientific and technical tasks. Candidates should hold a Level 4 qualification and have experience with laboratory techniques. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver scientific/technical procedures under direction.
• Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
• Deal with direct queries from laboratories.

Skills

Keyboard and basic IT skills

Effective Communication skills

Education

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

Foundation Level Degree

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UK NEQAS IIA Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 30 November 2025

*** THIS VACANCY MAY BE CLOSED EARLY DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ***

A vacancy has arisen for a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual to join this dynamic and internationally respected EQA programme based within the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.

The individual will be required to work with administrative staff and healthcare scientists in the area of Immunology, Immunochemistry & Allergy by delivering an efficient and responsive EQA service to UK and international clinical laboratories.

This is a non‑patient facing role within UK NEQAS and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that will ideally suit an individual looking to join an internationally respected team and be exposed to new and exciting developments.

Main duties of the job

Deliver scientific/technical procedures, under the direction of the responsible scientific staff.

Performs a number of healthcare science/scientific activities, under the indirect supervision/direction of a suitably qualified practitioner, including pre‑analytical processing of EQA samples to include the receipt, preparation and preliminary processing.

Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.

Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.

Adhere to all Trust, SYBP and department policies.

Take appropriate action on non‑conformity to SOP eg minimum requirements for EQA sample release.

Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/ interrogate test results of others.

May be required to supervise, organise and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area.

Ensure all procedures are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards 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.

Undertake appropriate "in service" training over an extended period and complete training logs in all relevant areas of the department.

Deal with direct queries from participating laboratories and other service users including telephone enquiries and emails and taking appropriate action as necessary.

About us

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 employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

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 to H&S, supervision, quality or training

Experience

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

Skills and Knowledge

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

Values and Behaviours (PROUD)

• Patients first - Understanding of how laboratory services are part of the patient pathway and impact on patient care
• Respectful - Developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Ownership - Understand the need to accept responsibility for own actions and ensure accuracy and attention to detail
• Unity - Ability to work as part of a team
• Delivery - Ability to work within defined timescales

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

Address

Northern General Hospital, UK NEQAS Immunology

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

190-9088-DIR

Job locations

Northern General Hospital, UK NEQAS Immunology