Biomedical Science Assistant

Role overview

South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology is undergoing a major service integration to bring existing pathology services together and strengthen support for patients, clinicians, and wider healthcare partners across the Integrated Care System. The aim is to deliver modern, high-quality laboratory medicine that improves patient care, supports the best possible clinical outcomes, and contributes to healthcare transformation across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw and beyond.

This permanent full-time Band 2 opportunity sits within Pathology Reception in the Blood Sciences Department. The post involves working in a busy, contemporary reception and laboratory setting, carrying out data entry and the first-stage handling of patient samples while supporting Associate Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists.

Main duties

The role also covers answering telephone enquiries and carrying out a range of clerical tasks. You will be expected to work accurately, communicate clearly, and contribute effectively as part of a team. Strong keyboard skills, along with sound numeracy and literacy, are essential.

You will handle pre-analytical sample processing, including receipt, preparation, and processing of specimens. The role also requires the safe storage, retrieval, and disposal of biological material in line with established procedures.

In addition, you will respond to direct queries from medical staff, nursing teams, and other service users, including telephone enquiries, and take the appropriate follow-up action where needed. The post supports the maintenance of high scientific and technical standards, the promotion of education and training, and compliance with all Trust and departmental policies.

You will also maintain clinical records linked to the work carried out and may be required to enter or review test results produced by others. Depending on service need, you could be asked to help supervise, organise, allocate work, or train less experienced colleagues in your area.

Working arrangements

This post requires working variable shifts on a 24/7 rota, which includes nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Attendance at the Barnsley site is required to deliver the service.

Additional information

This vacancy may be closed early because a high number of applications is expected.

The organisation values and respects its staff and the community it serves. It is recognised as a leader in NHS and research settings and offers strong employee benefits, including support for professional development and policies that help staff balance work and personal life.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates with a budget of £1.2 billion, employs more than 18,500 people, spans five hospital sites, delivers care across over forty community settings, and has a strong research reputation.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Blood Sciences department provides a full analytical and diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients, general practitioners, and emergency medicine 24/7 across the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw region and beyond. Its services include Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Coagulation.

Contact for informal enquiries

Lisa Wigley, Central Reception Manager
Email: lisa.wigley@nhs.net
Telephone: 01226 432333