Biomedical Science Assistant

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Biomedical Science Assistant for its Microbiology department in Rotherham. The successful candidate will perform technical laboratory duties, require previous laboratory experience, and must have a Level 3 qualification. Working full days with occasional out-of-hours duties is expected. The role offers a salary ranging between £24,937 to £26,598 annually. Join a committed team in delivering quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver scientific/technical procedures as directed.
• Pre-analytical processing of samples.
• Maintain clinical records and input test results.

Skills

Keyboard and basic IT skills

Effective Communication skills, written and oral

Awareness of Health & Safety issues

Education

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

Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part I)

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Science Assistant (Higher Level)

The closing date is 25 January 2026

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals to join the team in this busy laboratory. The Rotherham Microbiology department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service that assists in the diagnosis of infections in inpatients, outpatients, and General Practitioners across Rotherham and surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will be expected to work full days (08:30-17:00) and take part in the contractual out of hours- late duty and weekend rotation once competent. This post is a support role and does not require or lead in to a state registered position. There is no requirement for a degree.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver scientific/ technical procedures, under the direction of the responsible healthcare scientist practitioner.
• Performs a number of healthcare science / scientific activities, under the indirect supervision/direction of a suitably qualified practitioner.
• Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the 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.
• Maintains 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.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff in both the acute and community services. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development and set policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.

We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.

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, previous laboratory experience is essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to work 3 full days.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above
• Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part I)

Experience

• Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy
• Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
• Previous NHS laboratory experience
• Previous experience in a Microbiology laboratory
• Having worked in a NHS or private laboratory/pathology

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

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

£24,937 to £26,598 a year; pa/ pro rata for part time staff