Advanced Biomedical Support Worker

St George's University Hospitals; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South West London is seeking a qualified candidate to work with laboratory equipment in the Blood Sciences disciplines. This role requires proven experience in a diagnostic pathology department and a willingness to work within a 24-hour shift system. Continuous professional development will be encouraged as part of your role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a diagnostic pathology department is required.
• Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures is essential.
• Willingness to participate in the 24hr shift system after training.

Responsibilities

• Work with laboratory equipment across Blood Sciences disciplines.
• Participate in the continuous professional development (CPD).
• Handle laboratory processes for diagnostics and testing.

Skills

Laboratory equipment handling

Diagnostic pathology knowledge

Ability to work in a shift system

Tools

Beckman 5812

DxI9000

ACL Top 550

Job description

Overview

South West London Pathology is an award-winning NHS pathology partnership set up by St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to provide a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond. On 1 May 2021, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust joined to form an expanded South West London Pathology partnership.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The successful applicant will be able to work with laboratory equipment and processes across the Blood Sciences disciplines (Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Central Pathology Reception). Whilst full training will be provided, you will need to have proven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department and have knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the 24hr shift system after suitable training. Continuous professional development (CPD) will be encouraged.

Laboratory Equipment and Services

The South West London Pathology laboratory at Kingston Hospital operates a 24hr shift system providing cover to a busy A&E and acute services. The Laboratories are equipped with Beckman 5812 and DxI9000 analysers with Automate pre/post analytics automation for Biochemistry, and ACL Top 550, Beckman Coulter DxH 900 with AutoMate 1200 for pre/post analytics Haematology and coagulation services, as well as Neo Iris for automated Blood Transfusion services. Genexpert and Liat analysers are used for rapid Covid-19 testing.