Anticoagulation Associate Practitioner

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Anticoagulation Associate Practitioner in the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service. The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science tasks within Anticoagulation.

Note: 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 post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science tasks within Anticoagulation, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the Pathology Quality Policy to provide technical support to Biomedical Scientists (BMS) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) in order to ensure a high quality service in all areas of anticoagulation. The tasks will include running of community based warfarin clinics, processing of anticoagulation referrals, sample preparation, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and updating of information systems.
• To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality. Assists with the monitoring of quality standards within the department.
• Assists with the supervision and allocation of work to Anticoagulation Support Workers.
• To be an efficient and flexible member of the team assisting in the delivery of the service.

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.

Date posted: 13 March 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Part-time

Reference number:

Job locations:
Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details about the role.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Clinical Laboratory Support or relevant equivalent, plus additional relevant theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Desirable

• Relevant foundation degree
• IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 2

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Familiarity with Pathology IT systems
• Previous experience of working with point of care equipment
• Experience of training junior staff
• Intermediate level of theoretical technical knowledge of the role
• Basic analytical skills with an ability to work in a methodical and systematic way
• Experience in working with the public
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality

Personal Qualities

• Professional personal presentation and manner
• Prepared to work flexibly, covering clinics and home visits at short notice
• Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post if relevant…