Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical Science Assistant – Higher Level (POCT)
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Job Title: Band 3 Biomedical Science Assistant - Higher Level (HBSA)
Location: The Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospitals, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership
Contract Duration: Fixed-term for 6 months (ending on 31 March 2027)
Working Hours: Predominantly 37.5 core hours between 09:00 - 17:30, with possible spread between 08:00 - 20:00, Monday to Sunday
About the Role
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Laboratory Medicine – Point of Care Testing (POCT) department for a fixed-term Band 3 Biomedical Science Assistant - Higher Level (HBSA).
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH) clinical areas with the operational requirements of running flu point of care testing devices during "flu-season".
- Ensure quality and clinical governance is upheld with the use of POCT devices.
- Conduct staff training on the use of POCT devices.
- Manage information and consumables for POCT devices under the supervision of the POCT Coordinators.
About the Organisation
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, including commitments to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
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STH operates with a budget of £1.2 billion, 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.
Training and Development
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.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Leigh Manning
- Job Title: Point of Care Testing Coordinator (RHH)
- Email Address: Leigh.Manning@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 0114 2713202
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