Advanced Biomedical Support Worker | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

st georges nhs trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Biomedical Support Worker to join the Clinical Blood Sciences team. The role involves working with laboratory equipment and processes across Biochemistry, Send away Bench, and Central Pathology Reception, with training provided and CPD encouraged.

You'll support Biomedical Scientists, participate in the shift system (including out-of-hours), and may work across SWLP laboratories in the future to deliver a high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnostic pathology is advantageous.
• Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures is beneficial.
• Willingness to work in a clinical laboratory environment and CPD encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process specimens for analysis.
• Operate laboratory automation and analytical equipment within scope.
• Manage samples and consumables and ensure proper lab storage.
• Maintain health and safety standards and follow SOPs.
• Work as part of the Clinical Blood Sciences team, including out-of-hours shifts.

Skills

Diagnostic pathology experience

Laboratory procedures knowledge

Tools

DxI 9000

AU5800

DxA 5000

DxONE Inventory Manager

TOSOH analysers

Job description

Advanced Biomedical Support Worker | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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The successful applicant will be able to work with laboratory equipment and processes across the Blood Sciences disciplines (Biochemistry, Send away Bench and Central Pathology 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 shift system after suitable training. Continuous professional development (CPD) will be encouraged.

There may be a need for the successful candidate to change their usual working location to one of the other SWLP laboratories in the future.

The South West London Pathology laboratories at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust operate a 24-hour service, providing diagnostic support to busy Emergency Departments, acute services, inpatient and outpatient services, and primary care across both the Epsom and St Helier sites.

The Clinical Biochemistry laboratories operate Beckman Coulter analytical and automation systems, including DxI 9000 immunoassay analysers, AU5800 chemistry analysers, DxA 5000 laboratory automation systems and DxONE Inventory Manager, alongside other specialist analytical platforms including TOSOH analysers.

The post holder will work primarily within the Clinical Biochemistry section, supporting Biomedical Scientists and other members of the laboratory team in delivering a safe, efficient and high-quality diagnostic service.

Following appropriate training and competency assessment, the post holder will undertake a range of laboratory support duties including specimen preparation and processing, operation of laboratory automation and analytical equipment within their scope of practice, management of samples and consumables, and other delegated laboratory activities.

The successful applicant will be expected to work flexibly according to service requirements and participate in the departmental shift system, including out-of-hours working, following completion of the required training and competency assessments.

‘South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an NHS partnership providing a highly dependable, clinically assured and cost effective diagnostic pathology service. SWLP is a pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London and beyond.’

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust –being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful– and to behave in a way that reflects these values.

The post holder will work as part of the Clinical Blood Sciences team and will be expected to undertake duties appropriate to the role in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies and relevant health and safety requirements.

The post holder will undertake appropriate training and competency assessment and will be expected to maintain their competencies throughout their employment. They will work collaboratively with Biomedical Scientists, Senior Biomedical Scientists, laboratory support staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of a safe, timely and high-quality diagnostic service.

More information regarding the vision and values of St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is provided within the supporting documentation.

Further information about South West London Pathology is available on the SWLP website.

£45,953 - £54,254 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)