Healthcare Scientific Support Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,651 to £27,220 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B9 5SS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

Under the local supervision of a Registered Biomedical Scientist: Sample receipt and handing. Sample preparation and reagent preparation following protocols. Clerical duties, including use of computers, and data entry, telephone enquiries. Provide results service to wards, GPs and other hospitals Dealing with patients, visitors and deliveries. Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders. Cleaning and disinfection of equipment and laboratory areas. Monitoring and routine maintenance of equipment. Perform basic manual and automated tests according to protocols. Disposal of tissue and patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines Autoclaving of waste material and patient samples (involves moderate lifting). Work in a safe manner in accordance with Laboratory Health and Safety policies and procedures. Processing specimens, sub culturing of specimens, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, assisting BMS staff in analytical techniques, and use of automated equipment within Containment Level 3 laboratory. To participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS Accreditation. To participate in audit processes, drug trials, research projects as required. Job Holder is expected to occasionally work under remote supervision of a Registered Biomedical Scientist following defined SOP/protocols and would be expected to refer non routine issues to their supervisor. Assistance with training of junior HSSW staff and trainee BMS staff. Preparation of samples prior to sending away to reference laboratories. Essential Criteria GCSE grade C or above in Maths & English or equivalent experience working in a laboratory Experience of using computerised data systems Basic knowledge of Health & Safety Previous experience working in an administrative environment Previous experience of using computerised data systems Experience of manual handling task Desirable Criteria Previous experience of working in a microbiology laboratory Previous experience of working in a health care environment Knowledge of laboratory consumables Selection Process Details This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Stage 1: Application & Sift Success Profiles - GOV.UK You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 750 word supporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 750 words. We will not consider any words over 750. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile(s) Meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting. Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of: GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent experience working in a laboratory Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications or large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview Success Profiles - GOV.UK You will be invited to a face to face interview at UK Health Security Agency Public Health Laboratory Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5ST. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Behaviours and Strengths will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Seeing the big picture Communicating and influencing Working together (Lead behaviour) Delivering at pace Strengths will be assessed via strength based questions. Interviews dates are to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as laboratory based at our site in Birmingham. You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as aminimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Please note, there is no hybrid working available for this role. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check. Eligibility Criteria External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). Salary Information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another governmentdepartment, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

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