Job summary 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 for both full and part time Biomedical Science Assistants within the department of Blood Sciences As a suitably trained individual you will work in a busy, modern laboratory undertaking data entry and initial processing of patient samples in supporting the Biomedical Scientists Proficiency in the use of keyboard together with good communication and team-working skills are required. Also essential is an aptitude in both numeracy and literacy together with the ability to work accurately. Candidates will be expected to work variable shifts (including twilights, weekends and Bank Holidays) and will be expected to work on the two laboratory sites (Doncaster and Bassetlaw) in order to deliver the necessary service. Main duties of the job Pre-analytical processing of samples to include the receipt, preparation and processing. Store, retrieve and dispose of biological material according to the relevant procedures. Deal with direct queries from medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Service Users including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary. Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards. Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training. Adhere to all Trust and departmental policies. Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out and may input/interrogate test results of others. May be required to supervise, organise and allocate work and/or train less experienced staff in own area. Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities. About us 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 £1.2bn, 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. As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. The SYBP Blood Sciences department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service to inpatients, outpatients, general practitioners and supports emergency medicine 24/7 across the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw region and beyond. Services include Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Coagulation. Details Date posted 12 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 190-0309-DIR Job locations Doncaster Royal Infirmary Doncaster DN2 5LT Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above or Level 2 qualification e.g. NVQ, Apprenticeship, or some laboratory experience Experience Essential Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy Desirable Experience of some simple laboratory techniques Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices Previous NHS laboratory experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Keyboard and basic IT skills Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues Effective Communication skills, written and oral Personal Qualities Essential Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at level C/4 or above or Level 2 qualification e.g. NVQ, Apprenticeship, or some laboratory experience Experience Essential Ability to follow and work to Standard Operating Procedures and Policy Desirable Experience of some simple laboratory techniques Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices Previous NHS laboratory experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Keyboard and basic IT skills Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues Effective Communication skills, written and oral Personal Qualities Essential Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work 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) . Additional information 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 details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary Doncaster DN2 5LT Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary Doncaster DN2 5LT Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Doncaster Royal Infirmary, DN2 5LT Doncaster, United Kingdom