Evening Pathology Lab Support Specialist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a permanent full-time Band 3 Senior Pathology Support Worker for the Microbiology (Bacteriology) Department at Frimley Park Hospital. You will support MLA and AP teams, handle diverse samples, and operate automated laboratory equipment.

The role requires a good scientific background, strong attention to detail, teamwork and effective communication with clinicians, staff and suppliers; late shift 2pm-10pm with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Good scientific background and ability to work in a clinical lab environment.
• Excellent communication with clinicians, patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data handling.
• Willingness to learn and work within a shift-based pathology service.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services in Bacteriology.
• Communicate with hospital clinicians, GPs, other professionals, patients and suppliers.
• Operate automated lab equipment and perform manual techniques under supervision.
• Work with BMS staff to ensure timely and efficient workload processing.
• Carry out administrative tasks: archiving, data handling, and audit trails.
• Perform a range of manual laboratory procedures under indirect supervision.
• Participate in the Trust Personal Development Programme and development needs.
• Accept a wide range of clinical samples from hospital/clinic staff and transport services.
• Verify sample details against request forms and assign unique identifiers with accuracy.
• Ensure samples meet acceptance criteria and handle non-compliance per protocols.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and handle disposal of clinical waste.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external staff, patients and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Keyboard skills

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a permanent full-time Band 3 Senior Pathology Support Worker for the Microbiology (Bacteriology) Department at Frimley Park Hospital. You will support MLA and AP teams, handle diverse samples, and operate automated laboratory equipment.

The role requires a good scientific background, strong attention to detail, teamwork and effective communication with clinicians, staff and suppliers; late shift 2pm-10pm with weekend rotation.