# Biomedical Support Worker (Transfusion) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-support-worker-transfusion/87d961a1-2f09-4b16-8965-5a2c7946a1d2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-support-worker-transfusion/87d961a1-2f09-4b16-8965-5a2c7946a1d2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare science assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (There is a requirement to cover 24/7 shifts) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-11-02T01:00:54.256Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Norwich/Norfolk_Norwich_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Blood_Transfusion_Laboratory/Blood_Transfusion_Laboratory-v8368166 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8368166?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn (QEH). We have an exciting opportunity for Band 3 biomedical support worker to work in our blood transfusion laboratory at NNUH. We are looking for motivated individual to join our biomedical support worker team to support our blood transfusion laboratory service, and offers full training and development onto the role and opportunities for future development. There is a requirement to participate on a 24/7 shift roster. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to undertake a variety of tasks in our transfusion laboratory to support the biomedical scientists in testing of blood samples and preparation of blood components for transfusion. This will include operating analysers, entering records onto a variety of IT systems and communicating with external laboratory users. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Performs a range of routine and non-routine duties within blood transfusion. - Obtains samples for biological testing, performs standard biological tests, processes blood and other fluids for analysis ensuring sample integrity is maintained at all times. - This role requires the daily use of the Pathology IT systems to a very high level of accuracy and speed when inputting patient demographic and test data. - To provide information and advice to service users concerning the supply of blood components for direct patient care, including emergencies. - Communication is a major part of this role and will require specialist professional training in order to manage emergency and difficult situations where, despite the clinical situation, compliance must be followed. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap. 3111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role unless you qualify for the lower rate for this role. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Able to work efficiently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team and under pressure. - Ability to work unsupervised during night shifts ### Experience **Desirable** - Some experience of working in a UKAS accredited laboratory ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ level 3 or working towards NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience ### Attitude, aptitude **Essential** - 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 ## Documents - [useful links (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2809) - [staff benefits (pdf, 674.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=901) - [job description (pdf, 284.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10695515) - [nnuh fraud prevention notice (pdf, 104.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3081) - [our nnuh lgbt+ staff network (pdf, 675.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2367) - [our nnuh women's staff network (pdf, 103.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2473) - [our nnuh together staff network (pdf, 370.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2166) - [our nnuh disability and long term conditions staff network (pdf, 607.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2424) ## 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.