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Job overview
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Biomedical Science Assistant within the department of Blood Sciences
As a suitably trained individual you will work in a busy, modern Laboratory/Reception undertaking data entry and initial processing of patient samples in supporting the Biomedical Scientists.
Proficiency in the use of keyboard together with good communication and team-working skills are required. Also essential is an aptitude in both numeracy and literacy together with the ability to work accurately.
Candidates will be expected to work 3 x 12-8 shifts at the Barnsley Hospital Site.
Main duties of the job
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.
May be required to supervise, organise and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area.
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.
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This advert is for Biomedical Science Assistant with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa/pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Jun 2026.
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