# Biomedical Science Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-science-assistant/c82ed7e8-2c5a-4e75-957c-3888a03ea99c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-science-assistant/c82ed7e8-2c5a-4e75-957c-3888a03ea99c.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:** Part time - 37.5 hours per week (1 x 37.5 role and 1 x 22.5 hour role) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T23:02:59.734Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Barnsley/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Blood_Sciences/Blood_Sciences-v7838395 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7838395?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 of some simple laboratory techniques - Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices - Previous NHS laboratory experience ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Keyboard and basic IT skills - Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues - Effective Communication skills, written and oral ### Education and 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 ### Values and Behaviours (PROUD) **Essential** - Patients first - Understanding of how laboratory services are part of the patient pathway and impact on patient care - Respectful – Developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels - Ownership – Understand the need to accept responsibility for own actions and ensure accuracy and attention to detail - Unity – Ability to work as part of a team - Delivery – Ability to work within defined timescales ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job description (pdf, 368.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10109005) - [person specification (pdf, 632.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10109006) - [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) - [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, 236.3kb)](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.