Biomedical Support Worker

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking motivated individuals to join their Cellular Pathology Department. This role involves preparing samples for analysis, entering data, and supporting technical investigations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment while also being capable of working independently. The organization values flexibility and offers a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and opportunities for personal development. If you're eager to make a difference in healthcare and possess a strong work ethic, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education required, including basic numeracy and literacy.
• Willingness to undergo training for laboratory tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare samples for analysis and enter data on the laboratory system.
• Support the Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology Department.

Skills

SOPs / protocols

Confidentiality awareness

Health and safety awareness

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication

Education

Good standard of general education (NVQ, GCSE)

Job description

Job Summary

The Royal Oldham Hospital Cellular Pathology Department provides comprehensive Histology and Cytology Services within the Northern care Alliance and the surrounding Clinical Commissioning Groups.

Working under indirect supervision the post holder will receive and prepare for analysis samples received by the department, enter relevant data on the laboratory computer system and perform routine tests using established protocols and procedures.

We are looking for enthusiastic, well motivated individuals who work well with in a team environment but also can work on their own.

Main duties of the job

• Helping with the preparation of formalin fixed tissue samples.
• Filing wax blocks and slides.
• Preparing slides for MDT discussion.
• Receive and prepare samples for analysis, enter relevant data on the laboratory computer system and carry out technical investigations using established protocols and procedures.
• Support the Biomedical Scientist in the Cellular Pathology Department.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-CS131-25

Job locations

The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Rd
Oldham
OL1 2JH

Job Description
Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include receiving and preparing samples for analysis, entering data on the laboratory computer system, and carrying out technical investigations using established protocols and procedures.

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential

• Good standard of general education. NVQ, GCSE (5 or more at Grade C or above) / GCE including basic numeracy and literacy.

Desirable

• Have satisfactorily completed the department's programme of training and competence (usually 12 - 18 months training required).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential

• Able to follow SOPs / protocols.
• Awareness of confidentiality issues.
• Awareness of health and safety issues.

Desirable

• Ability to work under demanding circumstances and to deadlines.
• Experience within a health care/laboratory environment.

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Willingness to undergo training / ability to acquire the theoretical knowledge required to undertake laboratory tasks.
• Flexible approach to working patterns.
• Good attendance record.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good verbal communication.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details
Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Rd
Oldham
OL1 2JH

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/