QR code linking to this job posting Biomedical Support Worker St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London inLondon PUBLISHED THU 26 DEC 2024

South West London Pathology (SWLP) are currently recruiting for a Biomedical Support Worker at St Georges 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

Previous candidates who have applied within the last 6 months need not apply again.

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

The Clincal 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 Georges Hospital.

The Biomedical Support Worker Role Includes

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.

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 Georges 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.

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

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