Biomedical Assistant

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

BAND:2

BASE: Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary however travel between UHL's hospital sites will be required

HOURS: 37.5

REPORTS TO: Specimen Reception Supervisor

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Through Head of Department to Clinical Director

Main duties of the job

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Biomedical Assistant in the busy Specimen Reception within Blood Sciences at University Hospitals of Leicester.

Providing support for the smooth running of the laboratory, your duties will include:

Receipt of Pathology samples prior to analysis
Inputting of data from patient request forms onto the system
Preparation of samples for analysis including sending away to other laboratories
The post will also involve a number of general housekeeping duties
An element of manual dexterity is also required

The pathology service operates on a 24/7 basis, and therefore shifts are arranged during these times, including weekends, evenings and nights.

The successful applicant will be educated to GCSE level with previous experience involving a keen attention to detail.

Highly organised and conscientious, you have the ability to plan and organize your own work, and to adapt flexibly when circumstances change. A dedicated team member, you will bring a pleasant and helpful approach. In return for your commitment, you will receive all the training you need to carry out these duties.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7057879-CSI-BC

Job locations

University Hospital of Leicester-Cross site

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the provision of laboratory services.
Pre-analytical duties include receipt, sorting and numbering of samples, data entry and specimen preparation.
Post-analytical duties include telephone results enquiries, filing, sample disposal, general laboratory housekeeping and dealing with referred work.
Has the ability to analyse routine information carefully and break down problems or situations into their component parts. Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling whilst paying particular attention to detail.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the provision of laboratory services.
Pre-analytical duties include receipt, sorting and numbering of samples, data entry and specimen preparation.
Post-analytical duties include telephone results enquiries, filing, sample disposal, general laboratory housekeeping and dealing with referred work.
Has the ability to analyse routine information carefully and break down problems or situations into their component parts. Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling whilst paying particular attention to detail.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE

Desirable

Basic IT and Keyboard Skills

Experience

Essential

Working in a Healthcare Enviroment
Evidence of Attention to Detail

Desirable

Awareness of health & safety

Communication

Essential

Evidence of good communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE

Desirable

Basic IT and Keyboard Skills

Experience

Essential

Working in a Healthcare Enviroment
Evidence of Attention to Detail

Desirable

Awareness of health & safety

Communication

Essential

Evidence of good communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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