Higher Biomedical Support Worker

Integrated Care System; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Biomedical Support Worker to join their Blood Sciences Department. The role is based at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and involves participating in a 24/7 rota. Candidates should have good communication skills, relevant qualifications, and a willingness to learn. Full training will be provided. Salary ranges from £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Good base level theoretical knowledge in Biochemistry and Haematology.
• Previous experience of working in a Blood sciences discipline is advantageous.
• Basic IT skills would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential and sensitive diagnostic test results over the telephone.
• Liaise with other staff to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Communicate clearly with department, ward staff, and patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT systems understanding

Education

GCSE A* - C in English and Mathematics or equivalent

NVQ standard level 3

Job description

Go back Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Higher Biomedical Support Worker

The closing date is 03 August 2025

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated Individuals to join our friendly team in the Blood Sciences Department.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individuals with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The service serves a population of over 400,000 and is based in laboratories at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI). The successful candidate will be required to work at HRI. The department has full UKAS 15189 and has IBMS approval for training.

Main duties of the job

The Biochemistry department is well equipped currently with Siemens Atellica CH and IM analysers.

Alongside our automated section we have several other semi-automated platforms such as Menarini 9210 Ghb analysers, Sebia Hydrasys electrophoresis system and Osmometer.

About us

The department is looking to recruit an individual for maternity cover for 12 months with a potential to extend.

Participation in the 24/7 rota at HRI, which includes lates, and weekend work will be expected following a period of training and competency assessments, there may also be an expectation to work night shifts when required.

Applications are invited with a view to offer a band 3 position. Previous laboratory experience would be an advantage for the position however full training will be provided. Basic IT skills would also be an advantage.

Job responsibilities

This post requires the ability to communicate clearly with other staff within the department, ward staff including clinicians and nurses, GPs and their staff and patients, along with external laboratories;

• Providing confidential, specialised and sensitive diagnostic test results over the telephone tousers of the service.
• Liaising with other members of staff within the department on a routine basis to ensure safeand efficient daily operation.

This post requires good base level theoretical knowledge, general education/experience equivalent to NVQ standard level 3 and the ability to understand a wide range of routine and non-routine laboratory procedures after a period of job training and induction.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• GCSE A* - C in English and Mathematics or equivalent
• This post requires good base level theoretical knowledge in Biochemistry and Haematology, general education and or experience equivalent to NVQ standard level 3
• Demonstrate a commitment to Continued Professional Development

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Previous experience of working with and liaising with members of the public
• Previous experience of working in a Blood sciences discipline
• Experience of using a variety of IT systems Keyboard skills
• Understanding of various IT systems
• Awareness of IT security
• Aware of confidentiality at all times
• Ability to understand a wide range of routine and non-routine laboratory procedures
• Well-motivated
• Able to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and sharing information
• Able to plan and organize and prioritize
• Ability and willingness to take on new core skills
• Ensures understanding of new and emerging technologies, updating own knowledge and skills as and when required
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to be patient and pleasant when working under pressure
• Ability to maintain an excellent level of attendance
• Flexibility of working hours
• Flexibility to work on either HRI / CRH sites
• Demonstrate a knowledge base in Blood Sciences laboratory practise
• Demonstrate a knowledge base specifically in Biochemistry laboratory practice

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Good verbal and written communication
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively
• Able to understand the importance of customer focus
• Able to deal with a wide range of people
• Demonstrate skills in dealing with vulnerable people in healthcare
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbal

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.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, pro rata