Higher Clinical Support Worker - Microbiology | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Slough is seeking a Higher Clinical Support Worker to join their dynamic team. The role involves operating laboratory equipment, performing data management tasks, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a good scientific background and strong communication skills. This position offers a shift system to meet service needs and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Must have experience in operating laboratory equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory equipment and perform manual techniques.
• Handle specimen archiving and data management.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory protocols and safety standards.

Skills

Good scientific background

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data entry and documentation skills

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a Higher Clinical Support Worker position with a desire to work as part of the largest NHS led Pathology Services in the UK? You will be based at Wexham Park Hospital.

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with good scientific background to complement our existing MLA team. The role requires participation in a shift system and weekend rota to meet service needs. Typical shifts are from 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM, and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills and able to participate in the shift system.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services within Bacteriology. Responsibilities include:

• Operating sophisticated automated laboratory equipment and performing manual techniques under supervision.
• Communicating effectively with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals, patients, representatives, and commercial suppliers.
• Ensuring efficiency and accuracy in laboratory processes, maintaining high standards of organization, and demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Utilizing good keyboard skills for data entry and documentation.
• Working as part of a team while demonstrating reliability and strong practical skills.

For details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Responsibilities (Laboratory Administrative and Technical tasks)

The Laboratory Administrative and Technical Assistant is responsible for performing a range of administrative and technical tasks across various sections of the laboratory. The role involves supporting laboratory operations through specimen handling, data management, and ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols. The post holder will work under the indirect supervision of registered Biomedical Scientists (BMS) while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in laboratory processes.

• Archive and retrieve specimens and associated data in line with laboratory protocols
• Maintain archived materials and ensure compliance with audit trail requirements.
• Ensure accuracy in documentation and data entry to maintain the integrity of laboratory records.
• Assist in maintaining and updating laboratory inventory systems.
• Monitor stock levels, ensuring appropriate storage conditions for reagents and/or blood products.
• Ensure batch numbers and expiry dates are recorded accurately to maintain reagent viability.
• Support stock rotation processes to minimize waste and optimize resource use.
• Report any discrepancies in stock levels to the appropriate supervisor.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Participate in laboratory audits and quality assurance processes as required.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025