Biomedical Support Worker - Histopathology

Biomedical Support Worker - Histopathology Job overview

Posts are available in the Histopathology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join an excellent team that handles around 70,000 surgical requests a year in a busy teaching hospital laboratory.

The department has recently upgraded equipment and is implementing a fully digital reporting service.

• Sort, label and process patient specimens from operating theatres, wards, clinics, post‑mortem room and GP surgeries.
• Enter patient data into the Pathology computer system, assist with specimen dissection and participate in technical roles such as routine section cutting and tissue embedding.
• Prepare solutions, file and retrieve archive material, perform daily equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Assist with the digital scanning service.

The role provides essential support to Pathologists and Biomedical Scientists. Opportunities to learn laboratory technical skills and further training/study are available depending on experience and qualifications.

• 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‑hour confidential counselling support
• On‑site nursery
• On‑site cafés offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

• Participate in the maintenance of laboratory equipment according to standard protocols and report any faults to senior BMS staff.
• File and retrieve laboratory request forms, blocks and slides when required.
• Perform basic stock control duties and take appropriate action.
• Work as part of a team in specimen reception and cut‑up, the main laboratory, immunohistochemistry and digital scanning areas on rotation.
• Use laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other Trust IT platforms.

Please note:

this role does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and the Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship.

• Some experience of working in a laboratory.

• Excellent communication and inter‑personal skills.
• Methodical, precise and able to work accurately to deadlines.
• Awareness of the need to maintain personal health, safety and that of colleagues.
• Effective role model demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values:
  People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

All communication regarding your application will be by email. Please check your e‑mail (and spam) regularly. If you do not hear within four weeks, you may not have been short‑listed. Contact the person indicated on the advert for confirmation.

While the advertised pattern is preferred, alternative working arrangements such as part‑time, contracts or secondments may be considered. Indicate your preference in the supporting statement.