Biomedical Science Support Worker | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney

Excellent pension scheme and annual/AD

Wagestream - access up to 40% of pay

Free Park & Ride to NNUH Colney Lane

Free 24-hour confidential counselling

On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane

On-site cafes with staff discounts

Support in career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes (lease cars,

Job summary

Biomedical Science Support Worker for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role supports the Specimen Reception area, handling biological samples, data entry into LIS, and providing general support to the Microbiology Department.

The Trust offers varied, flexible working arrangements and a focus on professional development. Applicants will work within NHS hospital settings in Norwich, with access to on-site facilities and staff benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist in efficient running of Specimen Reception and Laboratory areas.
• Obtain samples for biological testing and perform standard tests.
• Data entry in the Laboratory Information System with high accuracy.

Job description

Biomedical Science Support Worker | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Department provides a Microbiological diagnostic and clinical support service to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, James Paget Hospital as the Eastern Pathology Alliance other Trusts and GPs, covering all aspects of bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology, serology and molecular diagnostics.

Biomedical support worker required to assist in the efficient running of the Specimen Reception area, to sort and label pathological specimens, and perform data entry in the Laboratory Information System. To provide support services to the Microbiology Department.

To ensure the effective, consistent and efficient running of Specimen Reception. Performs a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Specimen Reception and relevant laboratory areas.

Obtains samples for biological testing, performs standard biological tests, processes blood and other fluids for analysis ensuring sample integrity is maintained at all times.

This role requires the daily use of the Pathology IT systems to a very high level of accuracy and speed when inputting patient demographic and test data.

To ensure that all duties within their service are carried out in accordance with the Trust and Departmental policies.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

• Flexible working hours
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

3111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust