Biomedical Support Worker

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated individual to join their cellular pathology department. This role involves assisting scientific and technical staff with specimen reception, preparation, and routine laboratory duties. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of cellular pathology and basic IT skills, contributing to the efficient operation of the department. With opportunities for professional development and the chance to work across sites, this position offers a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Understanding of cellular pathology and laboratory procedures.
• Experience working in a pathology department.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with staff to ensure safe daily operations.
• Receiving and preparing clinical samples for analysis.
• Performing quality checks on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Cellular Pathology Understanding

Basic IT Skills

Laboratory Safety Procedures

Education

Relevant Degree in Biomedical Science

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

To assist in the provision of the cellular pathology and mortuary service for the trusts hospitals and CCGs. To rotate on a regular basis through the different sections of the department. To perform cellular pathology laboratory duties as described in standard operating procedures and health and safety procedures. To train new members of staff, be involved with service development through the laboratory and clinical audit. Continuous professional development will be encouraged. You will occasionally be required to cross sites.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Liaising with other members of staff within the department on a routine basis to ensure safe and efficient daily operation.
2. Receiving clinical samples from wards, clinics, and GPs, checking the integrity of the samples.
3. Unpacking samples following health and safety procedures and ensuring the minimum data set requirements for labelling the sample and request form are met.
4. Preparing non-gynaecological specimens in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
5. Assisting pathologists and BMS staff during specimen dissection.
6. Performing and documenting daily quality checks on equipment.
7. Undertaking BSW duties across the cellular pathology and mortuary departments as required.
8. Managing block, slide, and card filing, scanning, and retrieval on site and across sites.
9. Refer to the full job description for a complete list of duties.

Calderdale Royal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic individual to work full-time, providing assistance to scientific & technical staff in the cellular pathology department.

The department prepares samples for histology, non-gynae cytology, and andrology. The facility includes a mortuary at Calderdale and Huddersfield.

The role involves specimen reception, computer entry, and general assistance with routine technical duties, including work in the mortuary.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of cellular pathology, basic IT skills, and experience working in a pathology department.

There will be a requirement to cross site to Huddersfield.

Informal visits are actively encouraged. For more information or to arrange a visit, contact Mandeep Singh Dhesi at 01422 224395 or via email at [e-mail].