Biomedical Support Worker

St George's University Hospitals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS Trust in London is offering an opportunity to support out of hours Blood Sciences testing. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. Candidates will prepare samples for analysis, input patient data, and manage enquiries at the Pathology specimen reception. This role involves early, late, and night shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• No previous pathology experience is necessary, full training provided.
• All educational and work experience backgrounds encouraged to apply.
• Scientific experience or aptitude will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support out of hours Blood Sciences testing.
• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Input patient data and deal with enquiries within Pathology specimen reception.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support out of hours Blood Sciences testing.
• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Input patient data and deal with enquiries within Pathology specimen reception.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work alongside Biomedical Support Workers and Biomedical Scientists as part of a team.
• No previous pathology experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
• All educational and work experience backgrounds are encouraged to apply; scientific experience or aptitude will be an advantage.