Biomedical Science Support Worker
Norfolk and Norwich University HospitalNorwich, NR4 7UY, East of England
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital based in Norwich, NR4 7UY. The advertised salary is £25,272. Applications close on 10 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
The Directorate of Laboratory Medicine also known as Eastern Pathology Alliance encompasses Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Microbiology and Cytogenetics. EPA provides a range of analysis of blood, body fluids and tissues for the Hospital inpatient and out-patient population, all the GP's in Norfolk and other neighbouring Trusts.
The majority of these samples arrive in the central reception area where they are sorted, registered on the lab computer systems and prepared for analysis.
- sample sorting and re-directing
- checking the samples for suitability
- registering them in the Lab computer systems
- labelling and preparing for analysis.
Preparation includes use of centrifuges, balances and pipettes.
A good deal of manual dexterity is required, with an ability to work carefully and accurately and to use own initiative.
This post involve working 09:00-16:30 on Wednesday and Sunday.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
- To receive, and sort specimens and to register patient and specimen details in the Laboratory Information system.
- To separate and store blood and other specimens for current and future laboratory testing.
- To file and scan report cards and other documents.
- To answer telephone enquiries from general practitioners and hospital departments concerning details of specimens and patient information.
- To pack and send laboratory specimens which are being referred to other laboratories.
- To assist with patient enquiries.
- To act as receptionist for laboratory visitors, etc.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
- To receive, and sort specimens and to register patient and specimen details in the Laboratory Information system.
- To separate and store blood and other specimens for current and future laboratory testing.
- To file and scan report cards and other documents.
- To answer telephone enquiries from general practitioners and hospital departments concerning details of specimens and patient information.
- To pack and send laboratory specimens which are being referred to other laboratories.
- To assist with patient enquiries.
- To act as receptionist for laboratory visitors, etc.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
- Basic English Literacy and Numeracy to GCSE level or equivalent
- Basic IT skills e.g. understanding the use of email and the use of Word.
- Previous experience in UKAS accredited laboratory.
Skills, Abilities & knowledge
- Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination for pipetting samples.
- Ability to work with complex analysers and technology
- Be able to adapt to the changing exigencies of the service
- Has a working knowledge of the activities performed within the laboratory service
- Experience of laboratory and other general IT software
Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Basic English Literacy and Numeracy to GCSE level or equivalent
- Basic IT skills e.g. understanding the use of email and the use of Word.
- Previous experience in UKAS accredited laboratory.
Skills, Abilities & knowledge
- Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination for pipetting samples.
- Ability to work with complex analysers and technology
- Be able to adapt to the changing exigencies of the service
- Has a working knowledge of the activities performed within the laboratory service
- Experience of laboratory and other general IT software
Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
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).
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
We hold 351 NHS vacancies in East of England that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £33,677. This role pays less than about 99% of them.
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You have 11 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 13 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
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