# Biomedical Science Assistant – (NGH Pre-Analytics) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-science-assistant-ngh-pre-analytics/2967e9ed-fd2b-42a0-b7ea-c19fae571c70 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-science-assistant-ngh-pre-analytics/2967e9ed-fd2b-42a0-b7ea-c19fae571c70.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pa/ pro rata for part time staff - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts that vary 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, and 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-22T00:02:13.065Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Laboratory_Medicine/Laboratory_Medicine-v7668472 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7668472?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you looking for an exciting new challenge and the opportunity to be part of a developing and innovative pathology service? As part of this development, we are creating a new Biomedical Science Assistant workforce within the Pre-Analytics department at the Northern General Hospital. This newly formed team will play a key role in supporting the future delivery of Blood Sciences services, providing a flexible, skilled workforce across our modern, UKAS-accredited laboratory. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who want to be part of this exciting journey, helping to shape a new way of working and supporting continuous improvement across Laboratory Medicine. As a Biomedical Science Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the patient pathway by supporting the receipt, preparation and processing of patient samples. Duties include sample reception, front-of-house laboratory reception, interaction with patients and service users, scanning and electronic record management, data entry, sample handling and supporting scientific staff to deliver a safe and efficient diagnostic service. Please note: This post forms part of a 24/7 laboratory service. Successful candidates will be required to participate in a full 24-hour, 7 day working rota, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service. ### Main duties of the job Receipt, preparation, processing and distribution of patient samples in accordance with departmental procedures. Providing front-of-house laboratory reception support, acting as a professional first point of contact for patients, visitors, healthcare professionals and service users. Undertaking administrative duties associated with the laboratory pathway, including accurate data entry, scanning of documentation, electronic filing and maintaining laboratory records. Using laboratory information systems to support accurate sample tracking and processing. Supporting scientific staff in routine laboratory activities. Responding appropriately to telephone and face-to-face enquiries. Identifying and escalating issues such as sample acceptance problems or non-conformities in line with procedures. Storing, retrieving and disposing of biological material safely and appropriately. This is an excellent opportunity to join a newly developing team and contribute to shaping the future of Pre-Analytical services across Laboratory Medicine. Attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential, as the work you undertake directly supports patient care. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. ## Job Details Are you looking for an exciting new challenge and the opportunity to be part of a developing and innovative pathology service? As part of this development, we are creating a new Biomedical Science Assistant workforce within the Pre-Analytics department at the Northern General Hospital. This newly formed team will play a key role in supporting the future delivery of Blood Sciences services, providing a flexible, skilled workforce across our modern, UKAS-accredited laboratory. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who want to be part of this exciting journey, helping to shape a new way of working and supporting continuous improvement across Laboratory Medicine. As a Biomedical Science Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the patient pathway by supporting the receipt, preparation and processing of patient samples. Duties include sample reception, front-of-house laboratory reception, interaction with patients and service users, scanning and electronic record management, data entry, sample handling and supporting scientific staff to deliver a safe and efficient diagnostic service. Please note: This post forms part of a 24/7 laboratory service. Successful candidates will be required to participate in a full 24-hour, 7 day working rota, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service. ## Job Description Receipt, preparation, processing and distribution of patient samples in accordance with departmental procedures. Providing front-of-house laboratory reception support, acting as a professional first point of contact for patients, visitors, healthcare professionals and service users. Undertaking administrative duties associated with the laboratory pathway, including accurate data entry, scanning of documentation, electronic filing and maintaining laboratory records. Using laboratory information systems to support accurate sample tracking and processing. Supporting scientific staff in routine laboratory activities. Responding appropriately to telephone and face-to-face enquiries. Identifying and escalating issues such as sample acceptance problems or non-conformities in line with procedures. Storing, retrieving and disposing of biological material safely and appropriately. This is an excellent opportunity to join a newly developing team and contribute to shaping the future of Pre-Analytical services across Laboratory Medicine. Attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential, as the work you undertake directly supports patient care. ## Responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy **Desirable** - Experience with a range of laboratory techniques - Previous NHS laboratory experience - Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above or Level 2 qualification e.g. NVQ, Apprenticeship, or some laboratory experience ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Keyboard and basic IT skills - Effective Communication skills, written and oral - Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job description (pdf, 216.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10385667) - [person specification (pdf, 432.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9926420) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 305.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.