Biomedical Support Worker Clinical Biochemistry | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bedfordshire is seeking a motivated Biomedical Support Worker to join the Clinical Biochemistry laboratory. Responsibilities include assisting senior staff with daily operations, supporting compliance, and maintaining equipment. Previous experience in healthcare is beneficial, but full training will be provided. This role supports high-quality training and excellent patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Team development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individuals.
• Previous laboratory or hospital experience is desirable.
• Ability to support compliance with UKAS standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Higher Biomedical Support Workers and Biomedical Scientists.
• Contribute to daily operations and support technical aspects.
• Help ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data entry

Team collaboration

Job description

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as a Biomedical Support Worker in the Clinical Biochemistry laboratory at the Bedford site. You will receive thorough training and gain experience in techniques such as receiving and preparing blood samples, entering data into the laboratory computer system, and maintaining equipment.

While the department provides a 24/7 service, BSW shifts are from 08:40 to 17:10 and 11:30 to 20:00, Monday to Friday.

Please note: this post does not allow for registration portfolio completion. Previous laboratory or hospital experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

As a Biomedical Support Worker, you will assist Higher Biomedical Support Workers, Biomedical Scientists, and senior Biomedical Scientists in delivering a cohesive service. Your responsibilities include contributing to daily operations, supporting technical aspects, and helping ensure compliance with UKAS standards, legislation, and regulatory bodies. You may also assist in training support staff.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire, with hospital sites in Bedford and Luton offering services such as A&E, maternity, and paediatrics. The Trust is committed to staff development, high-quality training, and delivering excellent patient care using advanced technology.

Please note that vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. All new staff will undergo a six-month probation period. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Review all attached documents, including the Job Description and Person Specification, for full details.