Job summary
- Main area
- Histopathology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment opportunity can be considered. Up until March 2027, may become permanent.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday (08:30 - 16:30))
- Job ref
- 419-7908978-AP-SH
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Practitioner (Cellular Pathology)
Band 4
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Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
The Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) is seeking two enthusiastic Associate Practitioners to work in our busy, friendly Cellular Pathology laboratory.
These positions are temporary fixed term/secondment contracts for up to 12 months. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of scientific procedures and result interpretation on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes. We are looking for individuals with a good knowledge of Cellular Pathology.
If you wish to apply for this as a secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your line manager before applying.
Applicants must be able to commit to and demonstrate the Trust Values and Behaviours.
The core hours are Monday to Friday 08:30am until 5:00pm.
Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to organise an informal visit prior to interview using the contact details provided.
Please note: This post may become Permanent at end of the Fixed Term/Secondment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who are hard-working, innovative and work well as part of a team.
- To work in a consulant led team being responsible for performing a wide range of scientific procedures
- The postholder is a member of a team of laboratory staff that deliver a medical laboratory service to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care and resource management within the Trust; to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality
- The postholder will use individual judgment to make decisions that will have an impact on the end product in order to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources.
- The postholder will be expected to support and advise less experienced staff such as trainees, students as well as Medical Laboratory Assistants.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- 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 providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
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: [email protected].
As 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 Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Close attention to detail able to work precisely and accurately
- Good communication skills – written and oral
- Able to demonstrate and use initiative appropriately
- Computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with hospital LIMS systems
- Experience of microtomy - able to produce tissue sections from embedded blocks
- Experience of embedding, morphological alignment of tissue within molten wax.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- GSCE grades A-C or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 in laboratory sciences or equivalent (e.g. IBMS Certificates of Achievement part 1 and 2 with lab experience) plus additional theoretical or applied training in specific discipline
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in an NHS pathology laboratory
- Knowledge, competence and understanding of the role of Cellular Pathology in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
- Knowledge of health and safety
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an NHS Cellular Pathology laboratory
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Armitage
- Job title
- Chief Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 725783
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