Biomedical Support Worker | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

st georges nhs trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Carshalton is seeking a motivated Biomedical Support Worker to join the Blood Sciences team. You will support Blood Sciences testing, prepare samples, and maintain records. Good communication skills and teamwork are essential. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided, with various shifts including nights and weekends offering enhanced pay.

Qualifications

• No prior pathology experience necessary; full training provided.
• Scientific experience or aptitude is advantageous.
• Willingness to work in various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support out of hours Blood Sciences testing.
• Prepare samples for analysis and maintain documentation.
• Work under supervision and organise own tasks.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Teamwork

Basic theoretical knowledge

Job description

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Trust's 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.
• Work as part of a pan pathology post with a new and innovative approach to delivering patient focused quality care.
• Be able to work early, late and night shifts over a seven day roster including Bank Holidays once fully trained and competent. Weekend and night duties paid at an enhanced rate.
• Provide service at any of the Trust sites as required after training.
• To work in a designated area of the department under the supervision of a section leader and organise own work tasks or activities.
• Understand and perform work in accordance with standard operational policies using basic theoretical knowledge.
• Ensure documentation is maintained to the SWL Pathology standard (including electronic records).
• Be able to solve basic problems within the work area and refer unresolved problems to a more senior member of staff.
• Prepare specimens for diagnostic testing in Pathology specimen reception.
• Contribute towards a culture of quality and comply with quality initiatives consistent with maintaining laboratory accreditation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• No prior pathology experience is necessary as full training will be provided. All educational and work backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Scientific experience or aptitude is advantageous.
• Candidate should have good verbal and written communication skills and be willing to work as part of a team.
• Agenda for Change terms and conditions, 24 hours per week on a 24/7 rotation.
• To work in a designated area under supervision and organise own work tasks.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo training and provide a service at any of the Trust sites.
• Full training will be provided; this is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist post and the Trust cannot support IBMS pre-registration portfolios.
• Various shifts including early, late, night, weekends and bank holidays with enhanced pay where applicable.

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.