Biomedical Science Assistant - Higher Level
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, S5 7AUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 November 2026
10 days leftJob description
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within...
- To deliver scientific/ technical procedures under the direction of the responsible healthcare scientist practitioner.
- Performs a number of healthcare science / scientific activities, under the indirect supervision/direction of a suitably qualified practitioner.
- Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the receipt, preparation and processing.
- Store, retrieve and dispose of biological material according to the relevant procedures.
- Deal with direct queries from Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Service Users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary.
- Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
- Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.
- Adhere to all Trust and departmental policies.
- Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/ interrogate test results of others.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.
As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.
We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE at Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part I) plus Significant laboratory experience or Extensive laboratory experience in the relevant discipline
Further Training
Essential: - Experience of using computer systems including data input.
Desirable: - Experience of working with a hospital laboratory LIMS system; - Experience of the pre and post analytical phase of a hospital laboratory.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of effective time management skills and a methodical approach
- Keyboard and Basic IT skills
- Have an awareness of Health and Safety Issues
- Effective communication skills written and oral
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
Experience
Essential
- Ability to follow and work to Standard operating procedures
- Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices.
- Understanding of the role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant in a diagnostic laboratory.
Desirable: - Experience with a range of laboratory techniques; - Previous NHS Laboratory experiance.
How to apply
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First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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