About this role
Job summary
Closing date: 31.07.2026 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place the following week: 03/08/2026
Interview expected to take place week commencing: 10/08/2026
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Applications are invited for the post of Biomedical Support Worker at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will support the delivery of a high quality Point of Care Testing service within Blood Sciences at BTHFT and the newly setup Community Diagnostic Centre(s). The post holder will be part of a team and as such will be expected to work on different sites include Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Eccleshill Community Hospital and other Community sites as required. The post holder will be expected to work with minimum supervision and be responsible for the day to day running of the POCT section.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious person to join an existing team. Previous laboratory experience is essential but further training will be provided to successful candidate.
For an informal discussion or for further information please contact Raf Azad, Consultant Clinical Biochemist / Head of Blood Sciences on 01274 38 2683 or via email on [email protected].
Main duties of the job
The primary responsibility of the post is to support the POCT team at BTHFT (and all Trust sites including CDC locations) through effective administrative duties, troubleshooting POCT devices, performing quality controls, training other staff, liaising with different stakeholders and evaluating new equipment.
These processes are located within the Blood Sciences department and you will also be a member of that departmental team.
You will have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements anddecisions about job related situations.
You will be required to communicate information, some of which may be related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide an efficient and effective administrative service to the Head of Blood Sciences in delivering the Point of Care Testing. The post holder will work under indirect supervision to perform routine tasks using established protocols and procedure but would also be expected to contribute to delivering training to other staff and writing SOPs .
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS laboratory Familiar with laboratory Health & Safety Has some understanding and experience of POCT Experience of working with dry ice Experience of training other staff Able to write SOPs
Skills Essential
Previous experience in administration office duties Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role Good communication skills, Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team. Ability to supervise less experienced staff, e.g. can demonstrate own work. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time Ability to follow protocols, multitask, use own initiative Manual dexterity appropriate to activities associated with post Good Microsoft excel and word skills Able to work with bodily fluids and hazardous materials
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties equivalent to an NVQ level 3/diploma Familiar with the laboratory Health and Safety principles Knowledge of Pathology IT systems Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
Qualifications Essential
European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent Appropriate NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)