Laboratory Support Worker

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and innovative team as a Laboratory Support Worker in the Histology department. Collaborate with Biomedical Scientists to provide excellent patient care in a busy laboratory. This permanent full-time role offers a salary of £24,625 to £25,674 per annum.

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent laboratory experience required.
• Good general education to GCSE level essential.

Responsibilities

• Receiving specimens and handling clinical material.
• Using IT skills to operate the LIMS system.
• Preparing solutions and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Data Entry

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

GCSE in Science

Job description

Job summary

The Histology department is seeking a passionate and innovative individual to join our friendly team as a Laboratory Support Worker.

As a support worker, you will collaborate with Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Histopathologists to deliver excellent patient care in a busy laboratory environment.

Please note this post may close earlier

Main duties of the job

• Receiving specimens and handling clinical material
• Using IT skills to operate the LIMS system
• Preparing solutions and maintaining equipment
• Filing blocks and slides
• Stock rotation

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience for our staff. We aim to be outstanding for our patients, communities, and staff, and are dedicated to being a great place to receive healthcare, work, and learn.

Straddling the boroughs of Warrington and Halton, we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of approximately 330,000 residents.

Warrington Hospital hosts emergency, critical care, and maternity services, while Halton Hospital focuses on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre. Many services are also offered at community hubs.

We are a CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises over 50 nationalities. We strive to be an inclusive employer recognized for our work in equality, diversity, and inclusion. The Trust has achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, emphasizing the importance of anti-racism in all we do.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 370-ACS3HIS-1581

Job locations: Histopathology, Appleton Wing, Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG

Job description

Please see the uploaded document for detailed information about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of recent laboratory experience
• Desirable: Experience supporting within an NHS diagnostic laboratory

Qualifications

• Essential: Good general education to GCSE level (Maths, English, Science)
• Desirable: IBMS Certificate of achievement (Part 1), NVQ3 or equivalent

Skills, knowledge, and competencies

• Able to work as part of a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, approachable manner
• Keyboard and mouse skills for data entry

Physical skills

• Use of complex machinery under supervision and training

Physical effort

• Able to lift containers
• Handle deliveries of consumables and solvents

Mental effort

• Follow written instructions
• Work independently and accurately under pressure
• Adaptable to changing priorities

Additional notes

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.