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