Biomedical Support Worker - Histopathology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Norwich is looking for individuals to join its Histopathology Department. This role involves processing patient specimens and assisting with digital scanning services. Ideal candidates should possess skills in labeling, data entry, and teamwork. Benefits include flexible hours, staff physiotherapy, discounted gym memberships, and more. Be part of a busy team in a modern teaching hospital. Apply by Sunday, 18 Jan 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access pay as you earn

Free Park & Ride service

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Support in career development

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to sort, label, and process patient specimens from various sources.
• Experience with entering patient data into computer systems.
• Competence in routine section cutting and tissue embedding.

Responsibilities

• Sort, label, and process patient specimens.
• Enter patient data on the Pathology computer system.
• Assist at specimen dissection and participate in technical roles.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Posts are available in the Histopathology Department. This presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team working in a busy modern teaching hospital laboratory. The department has a workload of around 70 000 surgical requests per year and covers a wide range of routine and specialised services to enable a diagnosis to be identified. The department has recently upgraded equipment, and is implementing a fully digital reporting service.

Responsibilities

• The main duties of the post will include sorting, labeling and processing of patient specimens from operating theatres, wards, clinics, post mortem room, and GP surgeries.
• The post holder will also be required to enter patient data on the Pathology computer system, to assist at specimen dissection, participate in technical roles, including routine section cutting and tissue embedding.
• Make up solutions, file and retrieve archive material, carry out daily equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Assisting with the digital scanning service.
• Participate in maintenance of laboratory equipment, report faults to senior BMS staff.
• To file and retrieve laboratory request forms, blocks and slides.
• To perform basic stock control duties and take appropriate action.
• To work as part of a team.
• To work in specimen reception and cut-up, the main laboratory, immunohistochemistry and digital scanning areas on rotation.
• To use the laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other Trust IT platforms.

What we offer / Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• 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 site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Participate in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, according to standard protocols. Report any equipment faults to senior BMS staff.
• To file and retrieve, when required, laboratory request forms, blocks and slides.
• To perform basic stock control duties and take appropriate action.
• To work as part of a team.
• To work in specimen reception and cut-up, the main laboratory, immunohistochemistry and digital scanning areas on rotation.
• To use the laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other Trust IT platforms

Visa / Eligibility

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026