Job Description
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Sarah Lawson
Position Advanced Biomedical Scientist
Email sarah.lawson12@nhs.net
Phone number 01132063126
Shortlisting Date: 28/10/2026
Interview Date: TBC
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Higher Biomedical Support Worker to join the Cellular Pathology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This full‑time, fixed term role sits within one of the largest and most progressive pathology services in the UK, supporting the delivery of high‑quality diagnostic services across multiple specialist areas. Based within Cellular Pathology, the role is integral to the routine and complex laboratory workflows that underpin patient diagnosis and care. The role involves working with human tissue samples, bodily fluids and laboratory chemicals. We are looking for an individual with previous laboratory experience, excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a fast‑paced environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys teamwork, is keen to develop their skills, and wants to be part of a forward‑thinking, innovative department. You will be expected to undergo some “in house” training to attain competence within the laboratory. The department operates Monday to Saturday 7:30 to 7:30 with standard day and extended day shifts. |
Why you should join our Team
Cellular Pathology at LTHT is a large, diverse and welcoming department, bringing together biomedical support workers, biomedical scientists, advanced practitioners, anatomical pathology technicians, pathologists, and administrative teams. We process approximately 60,000 surgical cases per year, alongside non‑cervical cytology, andrology, autopsy, molecular, and specialist pathology services, offering a varied and stimulating working environment.
What makes our team special is our commitment to innovation, training, and continuous improvement. We were the first department in the UK to introduce fully automated sectioning and make extensive use of digital pathology and advanced processing technologies. As an IBMS‑accredited training laboratory, we actively support staff development and encourage involvement in service improvement, transformation, and new ways of working. If you want to grow your skills while contributing to excellent patient care and living the values of The Leeds Way, we would love to hear from you.
What you will bring to the role
You will work as a member of the departmental team, collecting, receiving and assisting in the processing of clinical diagnostic cellular pathology specimens for testing. You will have: Experience working in a laboratory or diagnostic environment Ability to perform routine and more complex laboratory tasks, sometimes under supervision Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy and quality Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines Effective communication skills and a flexible approach to work Willingness to undertake in‑house training to achieve laboratory competency Ability to work independently and as part of a large multidisciplinary team Enthusiasm for contributing to a high‑quality, patient‑focused service Within the team you may be required to organise the tasks of support workers and demonstrate relevant job related tasks to new or more junior staff. You will contribute to general departmental management, for instance, by assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables. Please see the attached Job description for further information about this vacancy |
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.