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Biochemistry Associate Practitioner
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2298838
Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.
Biochemistry Associate Practitioner
Band 4
Based at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Permanent
Requirement to support 24-7 Seven day working pattern as defined on
Laboratory Rota.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based primarily at Royal Stoke Hospital. This is an interesting, varied and important job, and previous experience of working in an NHS Clinical Pathology laboratory is required.
This AP role looks to develop any B3 skills held into aspects of a supervisory role & training.
Key abilities to support
Sample receipt & External Laboratory referral,
Maintenance & Operational aspects in Core Biochemistry - Automated Track solution,
Protein Chemistry BN11 - Optilite operation.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-8241765
Job locations
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of work of consistent and predictable high quality. Previous roles & experience listed.
- Professional personal presentation and manner. - Supportive values to the Team
- Prepared to work flexibly, including participation in a shift pattern which includes early, late, weekend, and Bank Holiday shifts and other out of hours rotas as required.
- Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post if relevant - primary place of work as per JD but on rare occasion may reasonably be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services.
Desirable
- 1-2 years NHS Clinical Lab experience / transferable Lab skills - other work enviroment
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience and/or qualifications in NHS Laboratory
- Knowledge and experience of healthcare science duties to NVQ level 3 (2 A levels) plus additional theoretical or applied
Desirable
- Training to Foundation Degree Level
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part II
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
- Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions
- Able to utilise initiative to solve problems and develop the service
- Keyboard skills and attention to detail in support of Sample receipt & Referral - Triage within Lab sections
- Ability to motivate and support others to achieve goals
Desirable
- Experience of training staff in own work area
- Ability to manage Stock levels - Competent with Stock Assist
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of work of consistent and predictable high quality. Previous roles & experience listed.
- Professional personal presentation and manner. - Supportive values to the Team
- Prepared to work flexibly, including participation in a shift pattern which includes early, late, weekend, and Bank Holiday shifts and other out of hours rotas as required.
- Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post if relevant - primary place of work as per JD but on rare occasion may reasonably be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services.
Desirable
- 1-2 years NHS Clinical Lab experience / transferable Lab skills - other work enviroment
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience and/or qualifications in NHS Laboratory
- Knowledge and experience of healthcare science duties to NVQ level 3 (2 A levels) plus additional theoretical or applied
Desirable
- Training to Foundation Degree Level
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part II
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
- Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions
- Able to utilise initiative to solve problems and develop the service
- Keyboard skills and attention to detail in support of Sample receipt & Referral - Triage within Lab sections
- Ability to motivate and support others to achieve goals
Desirable
- Experience of training staff in own work area
- Ability to manage Stock levels - Competent with Stock Assist
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)