Job summary Previous applicants need not reply The accurate sorting, labelling, preparation, and storage of specimens both pre and post analysisin the blood sciences laboratory. Applications will not be considered from candidates holding a degree in Biomedical Science or from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists Main duties of the job The main purpose of the role will be to assist Biomedical Scientists to provide a diagnostic service. Specific duties will include: assisting with sample preparation, providing support to ensure efficient work flow, maintaining some laboratory equipment and general housekeeping tasks throughout the laboratory. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants. About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions Your Leadership Impact Service Improvement for Beginners After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-CD-6497285-B Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE (1 of which is a science subject) & laboratory experience NVQ level 2 Clinical Laboratory Science or IBMS Cert Part 1, IT qualification Experience Essential Scientific / Laboratory experience. Experience of external and internal environment in which the department operates. Desirable Previous Healthcare Science Service experience. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of laboratory techniques. Basic understanding of Human Biology. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE (1 of which is a science subject) & laboratory experience NVQ level 2 Clinical Laboratory Science or IBMS Cert Part 1, IT qualification Experience Essential Scientific / Laboratory experience. Experience of external and internal environment in which the department operates. Desirable Previous Healthcare Science Service experience. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of laboratory techniques. Basic understanding of Human Biology. 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. Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)