Role Overview
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 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. We are looking for individuals who are hard‑working, innovative and work well as part of a team.
Responsibilities
* Work in a consultant‑led team being responsible for performing a wide range of scientific procedures.
* Member of a team of laboratory staff that deliver a medical laboratory service to achieve efficient and effective patient care and resource management within the Trust; maintain at all times the required high standards and quality.
* Use individual judgment to make decisions that will have an impact on the end product to facilitate the provision of accurate and timely reports within available resources.
* Support and advise less experienced staff such as trainees, students and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
Qualifications
* Commitment to and demonstration of the Trust Values and Behaviours.
* Good knowledge of Cellular Pathology.
* Hard‑working, innovative and able to work well as part of a team.
Benefits
* 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 is expected. Discuss relocation package at interview stage.
* A variety 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 providers.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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 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.
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 Tuesday 28 Apr 2026.
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