Biomedical Science Assistant

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnsley seeks a Biomedical Science Assistant for a busy laboratory. The role includes processing patient samples and maintaining clinical records, requiring strong communication skills and experience in laboratory techniques. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with a salary of £24,465 per year, pro rata for part-time staff.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Support for balancing personal and professional lives

Qualifications

• Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy.
• Experience of some simple laboratory techniques.
• Previous NHS laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake data entry and initial processing of patient samples.
• Maintain clinical records and input/interrogate test results.
• Respond to requests and provide test results by telephone.

Skills

Keyboard and basic IT skills

Effective Communication skills, written and oral

Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above

Level 2 qualification e.g. NVQ, Apprenticeship, or some laboratory experience

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Science Assistant

The closing date is 24 November 2025

*** THIS ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED ***

South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) is on a transformational journey that will fully integrate our existing pathology services, providing the best possible service for patients and clinicians across the Integrated Care System. It is our mission to deliver high-quality and innovative laboratory medicine solutions to patients, clinicians and partners to improve health, add value to patient care, safeguard best clinical outcomes and support the transformation of healthcare across SYB and beyond.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time and a fixed term part time Biomedical Science Assistant within the department of Blood Sciences.

As a suitably trained individual you will work in a busy, modern laboratory undertaking data entry and initial processing of patient samples while supporting the associate practitioners and biomedical scientists.

Duties also include answering requests and providing test results by telephone and additional clerical duties.

Proficiency in keyboard use together with good communication and team‑working skills is required, as is an aptitude in both numeracy and literacy and the ability to work accurately.

Candidates will be expected to work variable shifts (including nights, weekends and bank holidays) and will work on the Barnsley site to deliver the necessary service.

Main duties of the job

Pre‑analytical processing of samples to include 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.

Maintain 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.

We are looking to appoint for 1 permanent full time position and 1 part time fixed term contract for 12 months.

Please note this advertisement is for both permanent and fixed term/secondment opportunities.

Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.

The part time position for this vacancy - This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff, including commitments to professional development and many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The SYB Blood Sciences department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients, general practitioners and supports emergency medicine 24/7 across the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw region and beyond. Services include Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Coagulation.

Job 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

Education and Qualifications

• 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

Experience

• Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy
• Experience of some simple laboratory techniques
• Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices
• Previous NHS laboratory experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Keyboard and basic IT skills
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral

Personal Qualities

• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

Values and Behaviours

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff