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The Department provides a Microbiological diagnostic and clinical support service to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, James Paget Hospital as the Eastern Pathology Alliance other Trusts and GPs, covering all aspects of bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology, serology and molecular diagnostics.

A Vital Role Behind the Scenes in Patient Care,working as a Biomedical Science Support Worker at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals (NNUH) gives you the chance to be part of something bigger — supporting life-saving diagnostics and making a real difference to patients every day.

This is a hands-on, practical role where your attention to detail and commitment to quality will directly support the detection and diagnosis of infections through microbiology testing.

You’ll be part of a friendly, professional team, working in a well-equipped laboratory environment that is essential to the smooth running of hospital services. It’s a job that requires focus and reliability — but it also offers the satisfaction of knowing your work helps improve lives every day. If you\’re organised, eager to learn, and want to be part of a supportive team making a difference behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

As a Biomedical Science Support Worker, you will play a vital part in our Microbiology laboratory services, ensuring accurate and timely processing of biological samples for testing. Working under the guidance of Biomedical Scientists, your contribution helps ensure patients receive prompt and effective care. Key responsibilities include:

Receiving, sorting and labelling biological specimens

Preparing samples for microbiological testing

Following strict procedures and protocols to ensure quality and safety

Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and stock

Accurately recording patient and sample data in the Laboratory Information System

You don’t need previous lab experience — full training will be provided — but a willingness to learn is essential to thrive in this role.

You Will Be a Great Fit If You

Take pride in doing your work to a high standard

Are comfortable working behind the scenes in a clinical environment

Understand the importance of infection control and patient safety

Work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

This role requires a strong work ethic and the ability to stay focused and efficient, especially when working under pressure.”

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Angela Poyser Job title: Reception Manager Email address: Angela.Poyser@nnuh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01603 288509 #J-18808-Ljbffr