Biomedical Support Worker - Blood Sciences - ESTH

Transformationunitgm; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Biomedical Support Worker in a state-of-the-art Blood Sciences Laboratory. Join a dedicated team at a leading NHS Trust, where you will support essential testing services and contribute to high-quality patient care. This role offers full training, making it ideal for those looking to start their career in healthcare. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a commitment to excellence and teamwork, ensuring that every day brings new challenges and rewards. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of patients, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• No previous pathology experience required; full training provided.
• Scientific experience or aptitude is an advantage.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Computer Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

GCSE / O levels in Maths

GCSE / O levels in English Language

GCSE / O levels in Biology

GCSE / O levels in Chemistry

Job description

Main area Clinical Blood Sciences Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: 24/7 shift work Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift working Agenda for Change pattern - multi site) Job ref 200-ESH-713102-7115815-DK

Employer St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Epsom and St Helier hospitals Town Carshalton Salary £28,720 pa. pr Inclusive of HCAS (Outer) Salary period Yearly Closing 20/05/2025 23:59

Biomedical Support Worker - Blood Sciences - ESTH

Band 2

*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, Biomedical Support Worker, Band 2 to join the Blood Sciences Team at Epsom and St Helier.

The department has undergone significant refurbishment in order to provide a state of the art Blood Sciences Laboratory at St Helier Hospital. The department also provides a wide range of services in the combined Blood Sciences Laboratory at Epsom General Hospital.

Candidates will have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to work alongside other Biomedical Support Workers and Biomedical Scientists as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

No previous pathology experience is necessary as full training will be provided. All educational and work experience backgrounds are encouraged to apply to this great opportunity. Scientific experience or aptitude will be an advantage.

This advert will close prior to the closing date if a high volume of applications are received. Therefore, it is recommended to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Please note that this is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist post and we are unable to support candidates with IBMS pre-registration portfolios.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Agenda for Change terms and conditions, 37.5 hours per week on a
24/7 rotation.

To work in a designated area of the department under the supervision of a section leader but will organise own work tasks or activities.
To understand and perform work in accordance with the standard operational policies using basic theoretical knowledge.
Ensure that documentation is maintained to the SWL Pathology standard (including electronic records).
Be able to solve basic problems within work area and refer unresolved problems to a more senior member of staff.
To prepare specimens for diagnostic testing in Pathology specimen reception.
To contribute towards a culture of quality in the department and to comply and promote the quality initiatives within the department consistent with maintaining laboratory accreditation.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

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

Knowledge and Experience

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

Skills and Abilities

• • Accuracy and attention to detail in a busy environment
• • Able to communicate information accurately
• • Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• • Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with different IT systems
• • Organised and methodical
• • Able to work with all types of biological material
• • Ability to undertake moderate physical work
• • Awareness of health & safety issues
• • Ability to work under pressure
• • Ability to work 24/7 shift systems

Other relevant requirements

• • Able to perform light physical work

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:

- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image

As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

______________________________________________________

Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at:

Telephone: [phone]

Text: 07501066267

Email:[e-mail].

Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.

______________________________________________________

Employer certification / accreditation badges