Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner R&D
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,392 - £31,157 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2026 |
| Location: | York, YO31 8HE |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8063571/419-7994494-HAP-MG-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Do you want to contribute to research that directly supports improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes?
Join our dynamic Research & Innovation Laboratory Team at York Teaching Hospital as a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner and play a key role in supporting innovative clinical research.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of aspecialist, close-knit teamdelivering high-quality laboratory support to a wide range of research studies acrossYork and Scarborough Hospitals.You will join a dedicated research-focused laboratory team, where collaboration, expertise and attention to detail are essential. Despite being a small team, you will be part of a wider network of skilled professionals committed to advancing clinical research across the Trust.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team and support the delivery of an efficient, high-quality and responsive Laboratory Medicine service for clinical research.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
• Play a key part in supporting a diverse portfolio of clinical trials and research projects
• Assess the capacity and capability of laboratory services to support new and developing studies
• Ensure strict compliance with research protocols, laboratory manuals and regulatory standards
• Contribute to work that is subject to external inspections and governance requirements
• Help maintain the highest standards of accuracy, organisation and quality in research delivery
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).
• 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 range of provider.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your 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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
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.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jun 2026
Do you want to contribute to research that directly supports improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes?
Join our dynamic Research & Innovation Laboratory Team at York Teaching Hospital as a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner and play a key role in supporting innovative clinical research.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of aspecialist, close-knit teamdelivering high-quality laboratory support to a wide range of research studies acrossYork and Scarborough Hospitals.You will join a dedicated research-focused laboratory team, where collaboration, expertise and attention to detail are essential. Despite being a small team, you will be part of a wider network of skilled professionals committed to advancing clinical research across the Trust.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team and support the delivery of an efficient, high-quality and responsive Laboratory Medicine service for clinical research.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
• Play a key part in supporting a diverse portfolio of clinical trials and research projects
• Assess the capacity and capability of laboratory services to support new and developing studies
• Ensure strict compliance with research protocols, laboratory manuals and regulatory standards
• Contribute to work that is subject to external inspections and governance requirements
• Help maintain the highest standards of accuracy, organisation and quality in research delivery
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).
• 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 range of provider.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your 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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
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.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jun 2026
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