Biomedical Support Worker | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 8HD |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7746387/236-DPG-CS448-25-B |
Summary
The Pathology at Wigan and Salford (PAWS) service is a joint venture between Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHSFT and the Northern Care Alliance NHSFT.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Support Worker to join our team based at Salford Royal Hospital. You will be hard working and adaptable and committed to providing a high quality service.
You will support the Biochemistry department in various sections of work including automation and specialist areas.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within a technical pathology service area - Clinical Biochemistry, for example, carrying out routine diagnostic tests or equipment support activities. Update laboratory information systems, for example, patient test requests and records. Undertake reception area duties, including advising patients on access to and use of services. Supervise and/or train less experienced staff in own area of work.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care, appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack(opens in existing window)
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026
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