Biomedical Science Assistant (Higher level)

The successful candidate will be required to undertake roles in specimen reception, specimen dissection transcription, specimen processing as well as a range of other duties including computer data entry, slide scanning for digital pathology, operation of laboratory equipment, filing and retrieval of specimens, glass slides and paraffin blocks.
Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the receipt, preparation and processing.
Deal with direct queries from Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Service Users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary.
Preparation of slides to load and unload digital pathology scanners.
To assist Scientific Staff in laboratory activities.
To store and retrieve biological material.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Biomedical Science Assistant (Higher level) to support the Scientific and Consultant teams in the department of Histology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital with rotation as required to the Histology Satellite lab at the Northern General Hospital.
The successful candidate will be expected to work 7.5 hour shifts between 8am and 8pm weekdays and take part in Saturday working when established.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.
The Department is part of the larger South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Partnership (SYBP). The aim of the Partnership is to deliver a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.