Biomedical Support Worker

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in South West London is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker to assist in laboratory tasks including sample preparation and data entry. The candidate should have attention to detail and excellent communication skills, working within a collaborative team. Full training will be provided, and participation in a flexible 24/7 shift pattern is required. This role offers valuable laboratory experience and is perfect for those interested in pursuing a career in biomedical sciences.

Qualifications

• GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent.
• Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures.
• Experience of working in a large team collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Pre-analytical sample sorting/preparation.
• Data entry and maintenance of stock.
• Health and safety responsibilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to follow protocols

Computer skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

Biomedical Support Worker

The closing date is 01 January 2026

South West London Pathology (SWLP) are currently recruiting for a Biomedical Support Worker at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

However, the post holder may be required to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when necessary.

Following training, the post holder will be expected to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern, which may include working weekends and nights.

PLEASE NOTE :

'Please note that this post is not suitable for Biomedical Scientist Training'

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Blood Sciences laboratory operate a 24/7 shift system, providing cover to busy A&E and acute services. Cellular Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology laboratories are based at St George's Hospital.

The Biomedical Support Worker role includes:

• Pre-analytical sample Sorting/Preparation
• Data Entry
• Receipt and Maintenance of stock
• Attending to service user telephone queries
• Health and Safety responsibilities
• Post-analytical procedures.

Although the post will not receive support in completing the IBMS Registration Portfolio,the role offers initial laboratory experience to candidates who wish to pursue a career in biomedical sciences. Full training will be provided.

You should have good attention to detail and be able to follow defined protocols. You should be flexible, highly motivated, have excellent communication skills and be a strong, enthusiastic team player, fully committed to patient care.

About us

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an 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 SWLP partnership.

Job responsibilities

Please find the attached job description which contains more information detailing themain responsibilities of the role.

Candidates will be required to complete an assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

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

Knowledge and Experience

• oKnowledge across a range of laboratory procedures
• .Experience of working in a large team collaboratively

Skills and Abilities

• oAccuracy and attention to detail in a busy environment
• oAble to communicate information accurately
• oAble to follow written methodologies or protocols
• oKnowledge of computer skills and ability to work with different IT systems
• oOrganised and methodical
• oAble to work with all types of biological material
• oAbility to undertake moderate physical work
• oAwareness of health & safety issues
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to work 24/7 shift systems

Other relevant requirements

• oAble to perform light physical work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hosptial South West London Pathology

£30,074 a yearpa. pro rata Inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-STG-713119-7622518-DK

Job locations

St Georges Hosptial South West London Pathology