Biomedical Support Worker - Histology Stores
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, NR4 7UB
Salary
£24,465
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
A post has become available in the Histopathology Department. This presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy ...
- To clean/prepare as appropriate glass ware and other items and reagents for laboratory use and to maintain stocks of these items as required.
- To transfer laboratory waste into containers for external collection according to laboratory and Trust policies and procedures, including the disposal of human tissue.
- To maintain the organisation of the Storeroom, and its stock control system.
- To assist with the ordering and manage unloading, sorting, storage, stock control and issue of laboratory goods.
- To prepare standing orders and other requests for supplies for distribution to laboratory users.
- To receive, sort and label clinic specimens prior to examination including data entry into the laboratory information system.
- To participate in mandatory and in-service training/competencies as required.
- To perform any other duties as required by the Head of Department commensurate with grade.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications
- Committed to learning the departments working practices
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination
- Methodical and precise and able to work to deadlines
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Awareness of health and safety
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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