Biomedical Support Worker

NHS; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health service provider in Dewsbury seeks a Biomedical Support Worker (Higher Level) to assist in delivering high-quality Blood Sciences services. The role involves technical support for Biomedical Scientists, including sample preparation and data entry. Candidates should have a relevant NVQ qualification and experience in laboratory settings. Join a supportive team offering training and career development. Enjoy benefits such as NHS pension, generous holidays, and health services.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience is required.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine Pathology MLA procedures.
• Experience in maintaining laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with service users at all times.
• Ensure safe processing and transfer of samples.
• Participate in shift handovers for effective service continuity.

Skills

Laboratory data entry

Sample preparation

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

A level /NVQ Level 3 / IBMS certificate of achievement part 1

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Biomedical Support Worker (Higher Level) to support the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality Blood Sciences service at Dewsbury. The role provides essential technical support to Biomedical Scientists across Blood Sciences, ensuring the accurate receipt, preparation, processing and transfer of patient samples.

You will undertake a range of laboratory duties including data entry on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and the preparation of samples for analysis. Additional technical duties within Haematology include blood film preparation and staining, quality control, routine equipment maintenance, stock management and housekeeping. Working to departmental SOPs and UKAS ISO 15189 standards, you will contribute to patient safety, service continuity and quality improvement.

This is a hands-on role within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, offering structured training, competency development and opportunities to build a strong foundation for future career progression within pathology.

Main duties of the job

To avoid waste and work in a cost-effective way at all times.

To maintain clear and concise communication with users of the service at all times.

To take part in any training required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in which they work.

Support the delivery of a high-quality service across Blood Sciences by ensuring samples are processed efficiently and safely.

Adhere to departmental SOPs and health and safety policies at all times.

Accurately input patient and specimen data onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Perform preliminary inspection and preparation of samples for analysis.

Ensure samples are stored correctly prior to analysis.

Ensure the timely transfer of samples between DDH and PGH as required.

Assist with routine maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping of equipment and laboratory areas.

Maintain stock levels and check deliveries of reagents and consumables.

Escalate equipment or process issues promptly to senior staff.

Contribute to UKAS-accredited quality management processes through accurate record keeping and compliance with SOPs.

Participate in shift handovers to ensure effective communication and service continuity between day and evening teams.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

• A level /NVQ Level 3 / IBMS certificate of achievement part 1(or equivalent) or Knowledge of routine and some non-routine Pathology MLA procedures acquired through a minimum of 3 years on the job training and in house experience.
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.