Biomedical Support Worker - Microbiology | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A United Kingdom healthcare organization is seeking a Permanent Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker. In this role, you will assist Biomedical Scientists and manage clinical specimens in the laboratory. Adherence to health and safety protocols is critical. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to teamwork in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a laboratory team.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols.
• Experience in laboratory procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with laboratory and Trust procedures.
• Process clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture.
• Undertake basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Laboratory safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Permanent Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker to join our Team.

As a Biomedical Support Worker you will work as an integral part of the laboratory team, assisting Biomedical Scientists within the laboratory, including the processing of clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, undertaking housekeeping tasks within the laboratory and any other tasks required by the Scientific team.

To work as an integral part of the laboratory team, assisting Biomedical Scientists within the laboratory, including the processing of clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, undertaking housekeeping tasks within the laboratory and any other tasks required by the Scientific team.

“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”

Responsibilities

1. At all times to act in accordance with and adhere to laboratory and Trust procedures and protocols.
2. To rotate (after suitable training and competency testing) through all sections of the Microbiology department.
3. To use personal protective equipment as required by the laboratory’s health and safety procedures.
4. To carry out the pre analytical processing of samples received into the laboratory.
5. To process clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture.
6. To undertake the referral of specimens to reference laboratories.
7. To undertake housekeeping tasks including the disposal of laboratory waste and operation of autoclave sterilisers.
8. After suitable training, to carry out basic maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment.
9. To participate in rotas covering Extended days Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays as required.
10. To participate in mandatory training requirements of the Trust and attend training sessions and educational meetings as appropriate.

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025