Biomedical Lab Support Worker – Microbiology (Shift Roles)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level to join the Microbiology Department. The role involves processing biological samples, maintaining laboratory systems, and handling routine communications within a 7-day service framework.

The post supports IBMS accredited pre-registration training and offers a permanent contract with shifts including early, core, and late patterns.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at A-C level or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 education or equivalent level of experience.
• Able to communicate well with all staff.
• Able to plan and use own time economically and effectively.
• High degree of motivation and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and as an individual.
• Highly developed initiative skills.
• Articulate and clear thinking.
• Ability to deal with problems calmly and efficiently.
• Collect and report routine data.
• Understanding of equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
• Working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas.

Responsibilities

• The processing of biological material (e.g., urine, faeces, sputum, blood, swab specimens)
• General laboratory admin including the use of laboratory IT systems
• Handling of telephone calls from laboratory users

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Prioritisation

Teamworking

Working under pressure

Education

5 GCSEs at A-C or equivalent

NVQ level 3 education or equivalent

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level to join the Microbiology Department. The role involves processing biological samples, maintaining laboratory systems, and handling routine communications within a 7-day service framework.

The post supports IBMS accredited pre-registration training and offers a permanent contract with shifts including early, core, and late patterns.