Biomedical Support Worker (Transfusion)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Wagestream access to earnings

Free Park & Ride to site

Staff counselling services

On-site nursery

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker for our blood transfusion laboratory. You will support biomedical scientists, operate analysers, and enter records across IT systems. A 24/7 shift roster is required.

The role offers training and development with opportunities for progression within the NHS framework. Join a large, diverse hospital serving Norfolk and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Support transfusion/blood testing in a lab environment.
• Competence with analysers and IT systems for record-keeping.
• Clear communication with external laboratory users and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate blood transfusion analysers as directed.
• Enter results and records into IT systems accurately.
• Support biomedical scientists and other staff in the lab.
• Contribute to a 24/7 shift roster as required.

Skills

Analyser operation

IT systems data entry

Communication with external users

Shift work availability

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

The post holder will be expected to undertake a variety of tasks in our transfusion laboratory to support the biomedical scientists in testing of blood samples and preparation of blood components for transfusion. This will include operating analysers, entering records onto a variety of IT systems and communicating with external laboratory users.

We have an exciting opportunity for Band 3 biomedical support worker to work in our blood transfusion laboratory at NNUH. We are looking for motivated individual to join our biomedical support worker team to support our blood transfusion laboratory service, and offers full training and development onto the role and opportunities for future development. There is a requirement to participate on a 24/7 shift roster.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• 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 Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics