Advanced Biomedical Support Worker

St George's University Hospitals; The Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a candidate for a laboratory position within Blood Sciences. The role involves handling samples and supporting out-of-hours testing. Successful candidates will be required to work shifts and will receive training. This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative approach to patient care in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a diagnostic pathology department is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Blood Sciences disciplines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handling receipt, labeling, and booking of samples.
• Preparing samples for analysis and dealing with enquiries.
• Participating in the 24hr shift system after training.

Skills

Experience in diagnostic pathology

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Overview

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 being primarily based within Central Reception. Whilst full training will be provided, proven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department and knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures will be advantageous. The successful candidates will be expected to participate in the 24hr shift system after suitable training. Continuous professional development (CPD) will be encouraged.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will be primarily working within Central Reception handling the receipt, labeling and booking in of multi-discipline samples.
• This post will offer successful applicants the opportunity to support the Trusts out of hours Blood Sciences testing, coupled with other duties including preparing samples for analysis, inputting patient data and dealing with enquiries within Pathology specimen reception.
• This is a pan pathology post which is a new and innovative approach to delivering patient focused quality care.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo training and provide a service at any of the Trust sites.
• Candidates will be required to work early, late and night shifts over a seven day roster including Bank Holidays once fully trained and competent. The weekend and night duties will be paid at an enhanced rate.

Employer and context

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.

Organisation footprint

Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute trust serving South West London and Surrey across two sites. The department supports a range of medical specialties including Accident and Emergency, Maternity, Paediatrics, South West Thames Renal and transplantation service and the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre.