Biomedical Support Worker - Histopathology
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, NR4 7UB
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
Posts are available in the Histopathology Department. This presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern t...
- The main duties of the post will include sorting, labeling and processing of patient specimens from operating theatres, wards, clinics, post mortem room, and G.P surgeries.
- The post holder will also be required to enter patient data on the Pathology computer system, to assist at specimen dissection, participate in technical roles, including routine section cutting and tissue embedding.
- Make up solutions, file and retrieve archive material, carry out daily equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks.
- Assisting with the digital scanning service.
The role provides essential support to Pathologists and Biomedical Scientists working in the laboratory.
There is an opportunity to learn laboratory technical skills.
There may be opportunities for further training/study and progression, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Participate in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, according to standard protocols. Report any equipment faults to senior BMS staff.
- To file and retrieve, when required, laboratory request forms, blocks and slides.
- To perform basic stock control duties and take appropriate action.
- To work as part of a team.
- To work in specimen reception and cut-up, the main laboratory, immunohistochemistry and digital scanning areas on rotation.
- To use the laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other Trust IT platforms
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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
- 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 site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- 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.
Desirable
- Previous lab experience
Experience
Desirable
- Some experience of working in a laboratory
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
- Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination
- Be methodical, precise and accurately work to deadlines
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Awareness of need to maintain their own health safety and that of their colleagues
- Be an 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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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