Biomedical Support Worker - Higher Level

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to further develop their skills as a Higher-Level Biomedical Support Worker within the Transplant and Cellular Immunology Laboratory, based in the Centre for Laboratory Medicine at Leedss St Jamess Hospital. Working as part of a team, you will be expected to perform a wide range of tasks in support of the Biomedical and Clinical Scientist workforce.

Main duties of the job

Working primarily in the Transplant Immunology Sample Reception section, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients across the Yorkshire region. The post holder will be responsible for assessing all samples when they arrive in the laboratory to determine an appropriate testing strategy, followed by accurately recording all samples using our in-house laboratory information management systems (LIMS). The post-holder will also routinely produce in-house reagents, conduct stock and rota monitoring and equipment maintenance, prepare blood and tissue samples for analysis and perform DNA extraction using both manual and automated techniques. Basic scientific and laboratory skills are therefore essential.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 12 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001240
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Why you should join our Team

The Transplant and Cellular Immunology laboratory is a small team that sits in the larger Specialist Laboratory Medicine department. The post-holder will work closely with a range of colleagues including other Biomedical Support workers, Biomedical and Clinical Scientists and medical professionals. The laboratory offers a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development open to all. The service plays a key role in improving the lives of the patients we care for.

What you will bring to the role

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate they are qualified to A-level (or equivalent) standard, preferably in science-based subjects, and will have previous experience of working in a laboratory. Core laboratory skills including pipetting, the use of basic equipment and awareness of laboratory health and safety practices are required. Good attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as in a small team are essential, as are basic computer skills, including the use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.