Biomedical Support Worker

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Biomedical Support Worker (Band 3) to support the Haematopathology-Oncology Diagnostic Service. The role includes reception, data entry, sample handling, and routine laboratory tasks in a busy NHS laboratory.

Ideal candidates will have NHS laboratory experience, strong communication and accuracy, and the ability to work 7.5 hours weekly on Mondays 9am–5pm. Interviews will be held in person.

Qualifications

• A good general education to GCSE/ A level.
• Previous practical experience within a customer service environment.
• Previous NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform various laboratory procedures, as requested, following departmental operating procedures and full training.
• Perform some laboratory tasks without supervision.
• In conjunction with others, assist with the maintenance of sufficient laboratory supplies to maintain the service.
• Perform sample reception / clerking of specimens and return of results.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Education

GCSE/ A level

Tools

MS Word

Email

Job description

Main area Division B - Biomedical Support Worker Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

7.5 hours per week (Monday 9am - 5pm (30min lunch)) Job ref 180-B-264253-RE

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59

Job overview

The Haematopathology-Oncology Diagnostic Service [HODS] is a very busy laboratory service providing diagnostic services for patients suspected of having cancers of the blood and lympho-reticular system.

If you like to be busy and enjoy working in a laboratory environment, then consider joining our team as a Biomedical Support Worker in our Diagnostic Laboratory/Specimen reception providing support to our scientists working across the department.

We have a position available for 7.5 hours per week, working on a Monday (only) between 9am - 5pm (with 30mins for lunch). Working day and hours are non-negotiable. We are looking for a candidate avalable to start immediately. You must confirm within your application that you are able to meet these conditions.

The work involves receiving and booking in specimen samples, inputting data to the laboratory information systems, slide filing and retrieval in addition to a range of laboratory tasks such as sample slide preparation and the use of analytical equipment. Prior experience within an NHS diagnostic laboratory is essential.

Good communication skills, attention to detail, accuracy and customer service skills are key to this job role. You will join a team dedicated to providing a service at the cutting edge of diagnostic capability.

Please note that interviews will be held in person on 2nd November 2026.

Main duties of the job

• Perform various laboratory procedures, as requested, following departmental operating procedures and full training.
• Perform some laboratory tasks without supervision.
• In conjunction with others, assist with the maintenance of sufficient laboratory supplies to maintain the service.
• Perform sample reception / clerking of specimens and return of results.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 2nd November 2026

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

• A good general education to GCSE/ A level

Experience

• Previous practical experience within a customer service environment
• Previous experience of pathological specimen handling / reception
• Previous NHS experience

Knowledge

• Basic understanding of confidentiality
• Willingness to learn about relevant health & safety issues.
• Willingness to learn about relevant ethical issues
• Willingness to learn about quality assurance & quality control
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems
• Knowledge of laboratory health & safety

Skills

• Able to concentrate for prolonged periods
• Good at team working
• Computer literate; able to use MS Word and email
• Numerate
• Able to work methodically and with a high degree of accuracy
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work alone

Additional Requirements

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

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