Job Description

Full-time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
The job holder will be expected to work as part of a team providing support to the Laboratory Medicine department, by assisting in routine analytical tasks and procedures under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a suitably qualified individual to work as part of a professional and efficient team in our busy Blood Sciences Laboratories.
The successful candidate will join our friendly team of experienced Biomedical Scientists and support staff. The post will be within the Clinical Chemistry Department of the Blood Sciences Laboratory. Rotation through other sections of Chemistry will be required once fully trained and competency assessed. The post holder must be available to work shift patterns to support the service as and when required
The laboratories are well equipped, computerised, UKAS accredited and HCPC approved . The Blood Sciences Laboratories process around 900,000 patient samples per year.
About us
You will be encouraged and supported to participate in further education, training and Continuing Professional Development. This can be discussed during interview. The post holder will work mainly Monday to Friday, although flexibility around working may be required to ensure continuity of the service, this will include some weekend and evening working.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
241-395FD-25
Job locations
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will perform routine procedures involving scientific and technical work to aid clinicians in the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients. The post holder will participate in the supervision and training of Medical Laboratory Assistants, and Support Workers Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will perform routine procedures involving scientific and technical work to aid clinicians in the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients. The post holder will participate in the supervision and training of Medical Laboratory Assistants, and Support Workers
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Foundation degree or equivalent knowledge
• Part 1/2 IBMS qualification

Desirable

• ECDL
• Working towards Part 1/2 IBMS qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of routine laboratory procedures
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working on own intitiative
• Recent experience of working in NHS hospital lab

Desirable

• Experience within a laboratory environment
• Experience of successfully working across departmental boundaries

Skills
Essential

• Able to follow written procedures
• Able to work under pressure
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Ability to problem solve
• Motivated to learn new skills

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Foundation degree or equivalent knowledge
• Part 1/2 IBMS qualification

Desirable

• ECDL
• Working towards Part 1/2 IBMS qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of routine laboratory procedures
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working on own intitiative
• Recent experience of working in NHS hospital lab

Desirable

• Experience within a laboratory environment
• Experience of successfully working across departmental boundaries

Skills
Essential

• Able to follow written procedures
• Able to work under pressure
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Ability to problem solve
• Motivated to learn new skills

Skills Required