Biomedical Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Enhanced rate of pay for weekend and夜

Job summary

South West London Pathology is seeking a Band 2 Biomedical Support Worker in the Blood Sciences Team at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. The core work involves supporting out-of-hours blood testing, preparing samples, entering patient data and handling enquiries in pathology specimen reception.

It is a pan-pathology role on a seven-day rota of early, late and night shifts, including bank holidays once trained, and may involve work at any Trust site.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry, or equivalent.
• Experience of working collaboratively in a large team.
• Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures.
• Accuracy and attention to detail under pressure in a busy environment.
• Ability to communicate information accurately and follow written methodologies or protocols.
• Computer skills and ability to work with different IT systems.
• Organised and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Support out-of-hours Blood Sciences testing.
• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Input patient data.
• Deal with enquiries within pathology specimen reception.
• Work early, late and night shifts over a seven-day roster, including bank holidays, once fully trained.
• Train, then provide a service at any of the Trust sites.

Skills

Lab procedures

Attention to detail

Communication

Follow written protocols

IT systems

Organised

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English, Biology & Chemistry

Job description

A Band 2 Biomedical Support Worker post in the Blood Sciences Team at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, within the South West London Pathology partnership. The core work is supporting out-of-hours blood testing, alongside preparing samples, entering patient data and handling enquiries in pathology specimen reception. It is a pan-pathology role on a seven-day rota of early, late and night shifts, including bank holidays once trained, and may involve work at any Trust site. No previous pathology experience is needed as full training is given, but it is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist role and IBMS pre-registration support is not offered.

What the job involves

• Support out-of-hours Blood Sciences testing
• Prepare samples for analysis
• Input patient data
• Deal with enquiries within pathology specimen reception
• Work early, late and night shifts over a seven-day roster, including bank holidays, once fully trained
• Train, then provide a service at any of the Trust sites

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSEs or O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry, or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working collaboratively in a large team

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures
• Accuracy and attention to detail under pressure in a busy environment
• Ability to communicate information accurately
• Ability to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Computer skills and ability to work with different IT systems
• Organised and methodical approach

Other

• Awareness of health and safety issues
• Ability to work with all types of biological material
• Ability to work 24/7 shift systems
• Ability to undertake moderate physical work
• Ability to perform light physical work
• Good manual dexterity

Nice to have

• Scientific experience or aptitude

What’s offered

• Full training provided
• Enhanced rate of pay for weekend and night duties
• High cost area supplement (outer) included in pay