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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative NHS partnership is looking for a dedicated Biomedical Support Worker to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain initial laboratory experience while contributing to vital patient care in a 24/7 shift environment. You will be involved in important tasks such as sample sorting, data entry, and maintaining stock, all while ensuring high standards of health and safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. If you're looking to kickstart your career in biomedical sciences, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Excellent communication skills and team player.

Responsibilities

• Pre-analytical sample sorting and preparation.
• Data entry and maintenance of stock.
• Attending to service user telephone queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

No specific educational qualifications required

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.

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

The Clinical Blood Sciences laboratory operates 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.

The Biomedical Support Worker role includes:

1. pre-analytical sample sorting/preparation
2. data entry
3. receipt and maintenance of stock
4. attending to service user telephone queries
5. health and safety responsibilities
6. 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.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024.

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