Biomedical Support Worker - Higher Level - Microbiology
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,760.00 to £27,476.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25760.00 - £27476.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-PATH-514 |
Summary
JOB PURPOSE To be responsible for training and day to day supervision of Biomedical Support Workers within the section To collect, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for testing To undertake routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, following standard operating procedures, some of which may be under supervision To communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff JOB DIMENSIONS As a Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level you will work as a member of the departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine and more complex investigations some of which may be under the supervision of more experienced scientific and technical staff. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team. Within the team you may be required to organise the tasks of support workers. You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED In order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have successfully studied to A-level standard, preferably in sciences or other equivalent qualification. You will develop your competencies and further your knowledge in all aspects of the speciality through practical experience, in house training and structured study subject to the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD). In addition, basic computer skills are essential to carry out your work. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING As the job holder you will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to: - Carry out a range of basic and more complex technical procedures. This will include instruction in the safe and effective use of highly complex laboratory equipment. You will understand the need to report adverse events in the event of errors and failures. - Participate actively in departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes. Your level of knowledge and understanding will allow you to recognise when expected levels of quality have not been met. - Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition you will be made aware of any suitable actions to take in the event of breaches in health and safety. Such hazards include fire, manual handling, breach of security, controlled and uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials. - Maintain patient confidentiality. You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information that is related to patient care. - Observe the requirements of departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample labelling and adverse event reporting. 10. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY - To perform, sometimes under supervision, appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are consistent with the job holders level of knowledge, skills and experience. - To develop your competences in the department and to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures. - To participate in departmental research and development projects, audit processes and support appropriate clinical trials involving the laboratory - To enter, manage and retrieve patient information using the laboratory computer system. - To communicate accurately sensitive and complex information to users of the service in a manner that is in accordance with departmental procedures - To demonstrate relevant job related tasks to new or more junior staff - To actively participate in the laboratory quality assurance programme - To contribute to general departmental management, for instance, by assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables This list is not exhaustive and the changing needs of the service from time to time may require the development of other appropriate tasks and skills. These will be fully discussed with the post holder in advance of their implementation. The Pathology Department of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is located on several sites. Subject to consultation, the post holder may be required to work in a laboratory based at an alternative site as required by the Laboratory Manager. In addition the Trust requires compliance with a number of corporate policies and procedures. These policies will be discussed with your line manager during your period of induction and further information is available from the Trusts intranet site.