A Band 2 Biomedical Support Worker post in the Blood Sciences Team at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, within the South West London Pathology partnership. The core work is supporting out-of-hours blood testing, alongside preparing samples, entering patient data and handling enquiries in pathology specimen reception. It is a pan-pathology role on a seven-day rota of early, late and night shifts, including bank holidays once trained, and may involve work at any Trust site. No previous pathology experience is needed as full training is given, but it is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist role and IBMS pre-registration support is not offered.
What the job involves
- Support out-of-hours Blood Sciences testing
- Prepare samples for analysis
- Input patient data
- Deal with enquiries within pathology specimen reception
- Work early, late and night shifts over a seven-day roster, including bank holidays, once fully trained
- Train, then provide a service at any of the Trust sites
What’s required
Qualifications
- GCSEs or O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry, or equivalent
Experience
- Experience of working collaboratively in a large team
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures
- Accuracy and attention to detail under pressure in a busy environment
- Ability to communicate information accurately
- Ability to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Computer skills and ability to work with different IT systems
- Organised and methodical approach
Other
- Awareness of health and safety issues
- Ability to work with all types of biological material
- Ability to work 24/7 shift systems
- Ability to undertake moderate physical work
- Ability to perform light physical work
- Good manual dexterity
Nice to have
- Scientific experience or aptitude
What’s offered
- Full training provided
- Enhanced rate of pay for weekend and night duties
- High cost area supplement (outer) included in pay
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