Biomedical Laboratory Assistant (known as HHTO)

NHS; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A significant national health organization is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Red Cell Immunohaematology department. The role involves providing clerical support and processing laboratory samples while receiving extensive training. Candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience and be willing to further their education. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Extensive induction and training programme

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification or extensive laboratory experience.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support including unpacking samples and data entry.
• Assist in processing and testing samples using automated analyzers.
• Share knowledge by training less experienced staff.

Skills

Experience with Information Technology (Microsoft Office)

Ability to undertake further training

Education

Level 3 qualification (A Levels or National Diploma)

Job description

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) collect around 2 million units of blood and tissues a year, converting them into safe and effective blood components, blood and tissue products for use in the treatments of patients. Join our Red Cell Immunohaematology department and youll support NHSBT in providing reference and blood provision services to hospitals using advanced red cell immunohaematology techniques.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to further their scientific education and gain experience of working in a laboratory as youll be fully trained to perform essential tasks using some of the latest equipment. All whilst providing crucial support to NHS hospitals to save and improve lives.

Main duties of the job

You will learn hands-on skills and take your first steps into a professional career within the NHS. You will provide predominantly clerical support for the department, which includes unpacking and sorting samples, data entry into the laboratory LIMS system, sending reports and filing. Other duties include processing and testing samples using an automated analyser, cleaning and reagent production.

Once you're fully trained you may also be required to share your knowledge by supporting and training less experienced staff within your team.

In order to support the lab you might also have to manually handle equipment weighing up to 13kgs sometimes without mechanical aids. But dont worry, you will receive appropriate training to assist you with this.

Once you join us you can expect to work between the hours of 08:00-22:00 Monday Friday, 08:00-16:00 Saturday, usually 37.5 hours per week, however, part time working may also be considered.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

007064

Job locations

NHSBT

Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG

Job description Job responsibilities

We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

As part of the selection process you will be invited to attend our Blood Centre, so that you can gain an understanding of the requirements of this essential role.

What we offer:

Extensive training and induction programme.

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Job description Job responsibilities

We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

As part of the selection process you will be invited to attend our Blood Centre, so that you can gain an understanding of the requirements of this essential role.

What we offer:

Extensive training and induction programme.

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Level 3 qualification e.g. A Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area OR extensive experience of working in a laboratory, manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Level 3 qualification e.g. A Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area OR extensive experience of working in a laboratory, manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.

Employer details Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)