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

st georges nhs trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is recruiting a Biomedical Support Worker in Greater London. The role involves pre-analytical sample preparation, data entry, and participating in a 24/7 shift pattern across various sites. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The position offers valuable laboratory experience and full training. Ideal for those enthusiastic about patient care. The application closes on January 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and ability to follow defined protocols.
• Flexible, highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Strong, enthusiastic team player fully committed to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Pre-analytical sample sorting/preparation.
• Perform data entry.
• Manage receipt and maintenance of stock.
• Attend to service user telephone queries.
• Health and safety responsibilities.
• Post-analytical procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Motivation

Job description

South West London Pathology (SWLP) are currently recruiting for a Biomedical Support Worker at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

However, the post holder may be required to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when necessary.

Following training, the post holder will be expected to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern, which may include working weekends and nights.

PLEASE NOTE :

'Please note that this post is not suitable for Biomedical Scientist Training'

The Clinical Blood Sciences laboratory operate a 24/7 shift system, providing cover to busy A&E and acute services. Cellular Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology laboratories are based at St George’s Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Pre-analytical sample Sorting/Preparation
• Data Entry
• Receipt and Maintenance of stock
• Attending to service user telephone queries
• Health and Safety responsibilities
• Post-analytical procedures.

Although the post will not receive support in completing the IBMS Registration Portfolio, the role offers initial laboratory experience to candidates who wish to pursue a career in biomedical sciences. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

You should have good attention to detail and be able to follow defined protocols. You should be flexible, highly motivated, have excellent communication skills and be a strong, enthusiastic team player, fully committed to patient care.

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership set up by St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to provide a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond.

On 1 May 2021, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust joined to form an expanded SWLP partnership.

Please find the attached job description which contains more information detailing the main responsibilities of the role.

Candidates will be required to complete an assessment as part of the recruitment process.

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026