# Associate Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-practitioner/ef6cb791-c5e0-4a29-9303-c1bfa390a296 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/associate-practitioner/ef6cb791-c5e0-4a29-9303-c1bfa390a296.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Stockton-on-tees - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T08:22:06.572Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Durham/StocktononTees/North_Tees_Hartlepool_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cellular_Pathology/Cellular_Pathology-v7951618 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7951618?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The pathology departments at NTH and STH are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered on both hospital sites. This will require cross site working as appropriate An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2   Associate Practitioner's working  37.5 and 28.5 hours per week  per week. Associate Practitioners provide a support function to Biomedical Scientists by performing a range of routine laboratory techniques according to protocols. A Foundation Degree (Healthcare Practice) or equivalent is essential as is a basic understanding of human biology and medical terminology and proven experience of working in a laboratory. Good communications skills, teamwork and an aptitude for problem solving are essential, as is a flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice. The department has full UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval. CPD is actively encouraged. The department operates between 07.00 - 18.00. Monday to Friday with a 1 in 5 Saturday rota. The post holder is expected to work flexibly within these hours, with the possibility of extended working in the future. Please note  - This post may close once sufficient applications are received ### Main duties of the job Under direction of the Pathology Management Team and Cellular Pathology Senior Biomedical Scientist(s), the post holder will be required to provide a support function to Biomedical Scientists by performing a range of routine laboratory tasks according to protocols. In addition, the post holder will be required to use practical skills to carry out tasks associated with analysis which are more advanced than those of a Medical Laboratory Assistant. You will have the skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to acquire technical knowledge including specialised knowledge of complex instruments and test principles to support BMS staff. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Competently deal with all sample types received into the department including those which may carry transmissible infection risks and follow the appropriate protocols for handling such specimens Triage specimens ensuring urgent specimens are prioritised and inadequate and mis-labelled specimens are identified in accordance with departmental policies and procedures Accurately record specimen dissection descriptions and subsequent update of computerised patient records Participate in the storing, retrieving and disposal of specimens and specimen records in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures Undertake “house-keeping” duties as necessary including cleaning, basic maintenance of equipment and support the maintenance of stock levels Support dispatch of samples to other laboratories which may have complex requirements ## Job Details The pathology departments at NTH and STH are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered on both hospital sites. This will require cross site working as appropriate An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Associate Practitioner's working 37.5 and 28.5 hours per week per week. Associate Practitioners provide a support function to Biomedical Scientists by performing a range of routine laboratory techniques according to protocols. A Foundation Degree (Healthcare Practice) or equivalent is essential as is a basic understanding of human biology and medical terminology and proven experience of working in a laboratory. Good communications skills, teamwork and an aptitude for problem solving are essential, as is a flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice. The department has full UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval. CPD is actively encouraged. The department operates between 07.00 - 18.00. Monday to Friday with a 1 in 5 Saturday rota. The post holder is expected to work flexibly within these hours, with the possibility of extended working in the future. Please note - This post may close once sufficient applications are received ## Job Description Under direction of the Pathology Management Team and Cellular Pathology Senior Biomedical Scientist(s), the post holder will be required to provide a support function to Biomedical Scientists by performing a range of routine laboratory tasks according to protocols. In addition, the post holder will be required to use practical skills to carry out tasks associated with analysis which are more advanced than those of a Medical Laboratory Assistant. You will have the skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to acquire technical knowledge including specialised knowledge of complex instruments and test principles to support BMS staff. ## Responsibilities Competently deal with all sample types received into the department including those which may carry transmissible infection risks and follow the appropriate protocols for handling such specimens Triage specimens ensuring urgent specimens are prioritised and inadequate and mis-labelled specimens are identified in accordance with departmental policies and procedures Accurately record specimen dissection descriptions and subsequent update of computerised patient records Participate in the storing, retrieving and disposal of specimens and specimen records in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures Undertake “house-keeping” duties as necessary including cleaning, basic maintenance of equipment and support the maintenance of stock levels Support dispatch of samples to other laboratories which may have complex requirements ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Proven laboratory experience - Can demonstrate experience of working within guidelines / policies - Can work with samples which by their nature are sensitive and emotive retaining a detached professional manner **Desirable** - Experience in a NHS Cellular pathology ### Qualifications **Essential** - IBMS Cert Part II or Foundation Degree or (Healthcare Practice) or evidenced equivalent **Desirable** - IT based qualification ### Knowldge and Skills **Essential** - Evidence of team working - Evidence of good keyboard / computer skills - Able to work with Human tissue - Familiar with Quality management systems **Desirable** - Familiar with LEAN principles - Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety measures associated with hazardous chemicals and potentially infected tissue and body fluids ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Enthusiastic and forward looking - Good organisational skills - Ability to remain calm under pressure - Ability to work effectively as an individual or part of a team ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 717.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1774) - [job description (pdf, 392.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10231932) - [making every contact count (pdf, 756.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2986) - [nthft guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2987) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.