Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner to join our Research & Development Laboratory Team at York Teaching Hospital.

We are an experienced Team with dedicated research specific laboratory staff consisting of 2-3 Associate Practitioners who, under thesupervision of the Biochemistry Manager, offer laboratory assistance to a range of research studies across York and Scarborough Hospitals.

Please note: the main work base for the post holder will be at York Hospital, with expectations to be able to travel and work at Scarborough Hospital as required.

The standard working hours to cover will be between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday – Friday, some weekends may be required.

You will work under the line management of the Research Commercial Manager.

If you have the appropriate qualifications and experience required for this role, and would like to thrive in a supportive and scientific role, then thisis the job for you.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Main duties of the job

  • Carrying out assessments of capacity and capability to deliver laboratory support for new research projects is a substantial part of this role.
  • Clinical trials require very careful administration and adherence to research protocols & laboratory manuals and is subject to external inspections.
  • We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated addition to our team, who we expect will be able to help us provide an efficient, high quality and flexible Laboratory Medicine service in support for various clinical research projects.

About us

Our benefits

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 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 through a of provider

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust’s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

03 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-5174763-AP-WF

Job locations

York Teaching Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

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: 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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

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: 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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HNC/HND or a Foundation Degree in a science subject

Desirable

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working to written procedures in a laboratory environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience of R&D
  • Experience of working in a blood science laboratory, performing tests and maintaining equipment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HNC/HND or a Foundation Degree in a science subject

Desirable

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working to written procedures in a laboratory environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience of R&D
  • Experience of working in a blood science laboratory, performing tests and maintaining 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.