Biomedical Science Associate Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Practitioner based in the Department of Blood Sciences at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw District General Hospital.

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

The post will mainly be based at the Doncaster Royal Infirmary however the successful applicant will need to be flexible and able to work at the Bassetlaw site when required. The individual will be expected to work shifts covering 24/7.

DBTH 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.

 

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.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 4 qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, BTEC, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part II) plus extensive laboratory experience Or Foundation Level Degree

Desirable

  • Other relevant courses with regards H&S, supervision, quality or training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with a range of laboratory techniques

Desirable

  • Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

Values and Behaviours (PROUD)

Essential

  • 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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 23 April 2026

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