Biomedical Science Assistant – Pathology Microbiology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s SYB Microbiology department provides diagnostic services across SYB for inpatients, outpatients and GPs. The role involves delivering scientific procedures under supervision, handling pre-analytical sample processing, and maintaining high standards while supporting education and training across the team.

The post emphasises compliance with Trust policies, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with medical staff and service users

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s SYB Microbiology department provides diagnostic services across SYB for inpatients, outpatients and GPs. The role involves delivering scientific procedures under supervision, handling pre-analytical sample processing, and maintaining high standards while supporting education and training across the team.

The post emphasises compliance with Trust policies, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with medical staff and service users