Biomedical Science Assistant (Higher level)

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Doncaster is seeking a part-time Biomedical Science Assistant to support the Scientific and Consultant teams in Histopathology. You will engage in various laboratory duties including specimen processing and data entry while ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications, lab experience, and strong communication skills. The role promises career growth and is integral to maintaining a first-class diagnostic service within a supportive team.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working

Good annual leave and pension schemes

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English at level C/4 or above (or equivalent experience/qualifications).
• Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement plus significant laboratory experience.
• Experience with a range of laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Undertake roles in specimen reception, dissection, and processing.
• Deal with queries from Medical Staff and Service Users.
• Assist Scientific Staff in laboratory activities.

Skills

Keyboard and basic IT skills

Effective Communication skills, written and oral

Time management skills

Education

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

Level 3 qualification or equivalent laboratory experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Main area Histopathology Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Part time 16 hours per week Hours Part time - 16 hours per week (Requirement to work within 08:00 and 17:00 Mon - Friday as job requires) Job ref 190-1149-DIR

Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £24,937 - £26,598 pa/pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 30/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 14/01/2026

Biomedical Science Assistant (Higher level)

NHS AfC: Band 3

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

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?

We are seeking a dedicated Biomedical Science Assistant (Higher level) to support the Scientific and Consultant teams in the department of Histopathology, based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

A Biomedical Science Assistant is an integral part of a pathology laboratory team. The role supports Biomedical Scientists in delivering a first class diagnostic service to medical professionals. This role is both challenging and rewarding. It is centred around ensuring patients receive the very best level of care in the analysis of their samples and the results that are produced. These results inform medical professionals on important decisions that they make regarding patient care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to undertake:

• Roles in specimen reception, specimen dissection transcription, specimen processing as well as a range of other duties including computer data entry, slide scanning for Digital pathology, operation of laboratory equipment, filing and retrieval of specimens, glass slides and paraffin blocks.
• Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the receipt, preparation and processing.
• Deal with direct queries from Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Service Users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary.
• Preparation of slides to load and unload digital pathology scanners.
• Assist Scientific Staff in laboratory activities.
• Store and retrieve biological material.

Working for our organisation

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. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.

As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Department is part of the larger South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Partnership (SYBP). The aim of the Partnership is to deliver a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients.

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.

Please note this advertisement is for a part time opportunity.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English at level C/4 or above (or equivalent experience/ qualifications)
• Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part I) plus Significant laboratory experience or Extensive laboratory experience in the relevant discipline

Experience

• Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy
• Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
• NHS laboratory experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Keyboard and basic IT skills
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral
• Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach

Personal Qualities

• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

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Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

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