Biomedical Support worker / Associate Practitioner

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Laboratory Associate Practitioner to support the processing and analysis of patient specimens within the Laboratory Medicine Department. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary pathology team, reporting to senior laboratory staff and helping ensure high-quality diagnostic services and timely results for patient care.

The role supports regulatory, quality and accreditation standards, with opportunities for learning and

Qualifications

• Processing and analysing patient specimens to support diagnostic services.
• Working within a multidisciplinary pathology team with Biomedical Scientists and Clinical Scientists.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyse patient specimens to support accurate results.
• Contribute to timely diagnostic information under supervision.
• Collaborate with the pathology team to maintain quality and accreditation standards.

Skills

Specimen processing

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team within the Laboratory Medicine Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

Working as a Laboratory Associate Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services by processing and analysing patient specimens, helping to provide accurate and timely results that support patient diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.

As part of a multidisciplinary pathology team, you will work closely with Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth operation of laboratory services.

The post holder will report to senior laboratory staff and contribute to maintaining the high standards expected within one of the UK's leading NHS teaching hospitals.

This role directly contributes to excellent patient care by supporting the safe, efficient and accurate processing of pathological specimens, helping the department deliver timely diagnostic information while maintaining compliance with regulatory, quality and accreditation standards.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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