Biomedical Support Worker

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is offering a permanent Biomedical Support Worker opportunity. The role involves receiving and handling blood components, stocking in the Laboratory Information System, and supporting the Blood Transfusion Laboratory.

The post requires GCSE 4+ in core subjects and previous medical lab experience is desirable. The organisation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and emphasizes staff development and patient safety.

Qualificações

• GCSE level 4+ (or equivalent) in at least two of Maths, English or Science.
• Previous experience in a medical laboratory is desirable.
• IT competency with Microsoft Outlook and hospital IT systems.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver blood and blood products across the hospital and manage stock.
• Enter blood components into the stock system and maintain storage equipment.
• Escalate alarms and issues to the registered healthcare scientist when needed.

Formação académica

GCSE level 4+ or equivalent in Maths, English and Science

Ferramentas

IT systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Biomedical Support Worker

The closing date is 23 November 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Biomedical Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent

UHS will not be able to provide visa Sponsorshipfor this vacancy.

Applicants should therefore ensure that they have sufficient right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship for this role.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

1. To receive blood components and products into the laboratory ensuring the cold chain hasremained intact and escalating any issues to the registered healthcare scientist.
2. To enter blood components and products into stock using the Laboratory Information System(LIMs).
3. To pack and transport blood and blood products from the blood transfusion laboratory to clinicalareas and satellite blood fridges using the electronic blood management system.
4. To prioritise delivery of components to clinical areas based on urgency.
5. To periodically visit all the satellite blood banks on the SGH and PAH sites and return all unusedblood to the laboratory.
6. To maintain all UHS blood component storage facilities including cleaning and checking local andremote alarm systems.
7. To collect blood and blood products from NHSBT including urgent ad hoc collections.
8. To escalation alarms and warnings generated by the electronic blood management system to aregistered healthcare scientist.
9. To complete daily data submissions for blood component stock and wastage to NHSBT via theVanesa platform.
10. Using templates from Charts issue letters to patients offering fetal RhD screening.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 2 Biomedical Support Worker to work in our Blood Transfusion Laboratory at UHS.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our BSW team to support our Blood Transfusion Laboratory service. We offer full training and development into the role and opportunities for further development.

The post holder will be expected to undertake a variety of tasks including the delivery of blood and blood products throughout the hospital, stock management and local maintenance of storage equipment.

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• GCSE level 4+ or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science
• Previous experience in a medical laboratory
• IT competency (Microsoft, Outlook, hospital IT systems)

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust