Higher Biomedical Support Worker | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 August 2025 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, HD3 3EA |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7389777/372-FSS2843-A |
Summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated Individuals to join our friendly team in the Blood Sciences Department.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individuals with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The service serves a population of over 400,000 and is based in laboratories at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI). The successful candidate will be required to work at HRI. The department has full UKAS 15189 and has IBMS approval for training.
The Biochemistry department is well equipped currently with Siemens Atellica CH and IM analysers.
Alongside our automated section we have several other semi-automated platforms such as Menarini 9210 Ghb analysers, Sebia Hydrasys electrophoresis system and Osmometer.
The department is looking to recruit an individual for maternity cover for 12 months with a potential to extend.
Participation in the 24/7 rota at HRI, which includes lates, and weekend work will be expected following a period of training and competency assessments, there may also be an expectation to work night shifts when required.
Applications are invited with a view to offer a band 3 position. Previous laboratory experience would be an advantage for the position however full training will be provided. Basic IT skills would also be an advantage.
This post requires the ability to communicate clearly with other staff within the department, ward staff including clinicians and nurses, GPs and their staff and patients, along with external laboratories;
• Providing confidential, specialised and sensitive diagnostic test results over the telephone to users of the service.
• Liaising with other members of staff within the department on a routine basis to ensure safe and efficient daily operation.
This post requires good base level theoretical knowledge, general education/experience equivalent to NVQ standard level 3 and the ability to understand a wide range of routine and non-routine laboratory procedures after a period of job training and induction.
This advert closes on Sunday 3 Aug 2025