Laboratory Support Worker | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Laboratory Support Worker to join the Banbury site team. The role supports qualified scientists with basic sample preparation and data entry within a 24/7 service framework.
Band 2/3 level will depend on prior relevant experience. You will be part of a busy multidisciplinary department, delivering patient-focused care and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Band 2/3 dependant on any previous relevant experience.
- Flexible approach to working hours as the department provides a 24/7/365 service.
- Will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team with a positive professional approach to patient care.
- Read job description and person specification; statements in support reflect criteria.
- References should be provided from line manager/supervisor/clinical lead for progress of application.
Responsibilities
- Receive and assess suitability of laboratory pathological specimens for analysis.
- Check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
- Distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-tracking urgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate.
- Input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests into the laboratory computer system.
- Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation, aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
- Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, including quality control under supervision of Biomedical Scientists.
- Printing, sorting and despatching of laboratory reports.
- Collection of data for audits.
- Distribution of pathology consumables from main stores.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparation of laboratory disinfectants.
- Work within Pathology Reception SOPs and general laboratory policies.
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Job description
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Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We require laboratory support staff to work with qualified scientists to perform basic sample preparation and data entry.
Band 2/3 dependant on any previous relevant experience.
A flexible approach to working hours is required as the Department provides a 24/7/365 service.
The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and have a positive professional approach to patient care.
Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification attached below, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. This information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
The Departments of Laboratory Haematology and Clinical Biochemistry are spread across 4 sites at 3 hospitals in Oxford and Banbury, and the successful candidates would work as part of a team at the Banbury site of the Trust.
The Departments are both UKAS and HCPC accredited.
The Oxford University Hospital has a more diverse range of testing being carried out than many other Hospitals with a variety of specialist workload being referred in, and training in appropriate specialist sections may be given, over time, as required, but this will not be the priority in this role.
To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealing
with a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters.
o To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathological
specimens for analysis.
o To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
o To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-tracking
urgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate.
o To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests into
the laboratory computer system.
o Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation,
aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
o Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, including
quality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualified
Biomedical Scientists.
o Printing, sorting and despatching of laboratory reports.
o Collection of data for audits.
o Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores.
o To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at all
times
o To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparation
of laboratory disinfectants.
o To work within the Pathology Reception Standard Operating
Procedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.
This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £25,272 - £27,476 per annum/ pro-rata
Hours: Part-time
Location: Oxford, OX3 9DU
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 5 Oct 2026
Closing date: 4 Nov 2026
Laboratory Support Workers (Band 2/ 3)
We require laboratory support staff to work with qualified scientists to perform basic sample preparation and data entry.
Band 2/3 dependant on any previous relevant experience.
A flexible approach to working hours is required as the Department provides a 24/7/365 service.
The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and have a positive professional approach to patient care.
Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification attached below, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. This information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
The Departments of Laboratory Haematology and Clinical Biochemistry are spread across 4 sites at 3 hospitals in Oxford and Banbury, and the successful candidates would work as part of a team at the Banbury site of the Trust.
The Departments are both UKAS and HCPC accredited.
The Oxford University Hospital has a more diverse range of testing being carried out than many other Hospitals with a variety of specialist workload being referred in, and training in appropriate specialist sections may be given, over time, as required, but this will not be the priority in this role.
To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealing
with a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters.
o To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathological
specimens for analysis.
o To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
o To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-tracking
urgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate.
o To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests into
the laboratory computer system.
o Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation,
aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
o Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, including
quality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualified
Biomedical Scientists.
o Printing, sorting and despatching of laboratory reports.
o Collection of data for audits.
o Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores.
o To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at all
times
o To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparation
of laboratory disinfectants.
o To work within the Pathology Reception Standard Operating
Procedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.
This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
£25,272 Per annum pro rata
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
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Oxford
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