Biomedical Science Assistant (Higher Level)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic Biomedical Science Assistant to join the Microbiology department in Rotherham, which provides analytical and diagnostic services for infections. The successful candidate will perform clerical and technical procedures under supervision, including pre-analytical sample processing and maintaining high technical standards. They will also handle queries from medical and nursing staff and may train less experienced colleagues. This is a support role and does not require or lead to state registration.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver clerical and technical procedures under the direction of a healthcare scientist practitioner.
- Perform technical duties, under indirect supervision, including pre-analytical processing of samples.
- Store, retrieve, and dispose of biological material according to procedures.
- Deal with direct queries from Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Service Users.
- Assist in maintaining high technical standards and promote relevant education and training.
- Maintain clinical records and may supervise/train less experienced staff.
Essential criteria
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above
- Level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ, 2 A-Levels, Apprenticeship or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part I) or Extensive laboratory experience in the relevant discipline
- Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy
- Keyboard and basic IT skills
- Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Effective Communication skills, written and oral
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
Desirable criteria
- Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
- Previous NHS laboratory experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical Science Assistant (Higher Level)
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals to join the team in this busy laboratory in an ancillary support role. The Rotherham Microbiology department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service that assists in the diagnosis of infections in inpatients, outpatients, and General Practitioners across Rotherham/barnsley and surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will be expected to work full days (08:30-17:00) and take part in the contractual out of hours- late duty and weekend rotation once competent. This post is a support role and does not require or
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