Biomedical Support Worker - Blood Sciences - EStH

Biomedical Support Worker - Blood Sciences - EStH London, England

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time London, England 25158 - 26206 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, Biomedical Support Worker, Band 2 to join the Blood Sciences Team at Epsom and St Helier.

The department has undergone significant refurbishment in order to provide a state of the art Blood Sciences Laboratory at St Helier Hospital. The department also provides a wide range of services in the combined Blood Sciences Laboratory at Epsom General Hospital.

Candidates will have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to work alongside other Biomedical Support Workers and Biomedical Scientists as part of a team.

This post will offer successful applicants the opportunity to support the Trusts out of hours COVID and Blood Sciences testing, coupled with other duties including preparing samples for analysis, inputting patient data, maintaining lab equipment and dealing with enquiries. This is a pan pathology post which is a new and innovative approach to delivering patient focused quality care.

Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute trust serving South West London and Surrey across two sites. The department supports a range of medical specialties including Accident and Emergency, Maternity, Paediatrics, South West Thames Renal and transplantation service and the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo training and provide a service at any of the Trust sites. Candidates will be required to work early, late and night shifts over a seven day roster including Bank Holidays once fully trained and competent. The weekend and night duties will be paid at an enhanced rate.

No previous pathology experience is necessary as full training will be provided. All educational and work experience backgrounds are encouraged to apply to this great opportunity. Scientific experience or aptitude will be an advantage.

This advert will close prior to the closing date if a high volume of applications are received. Therefore, it is recommended to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Please note that this is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist post and we are unable to support candidates with IBMS pre-registration portfolios.

Agenda for Change terms and conditions, 37.5 hours per week on a
24/7 rotation.

To work in a designated area of the department under the supervision of a section leader but will organise own work tasks or activities.
To understand and perform work in accordance with the standard operational policies using basic theoretical knowledge.
Ensure that documentation is maintained to the SWL Pathology standard (including electronic records).
Be able to solve basic problems within work area and refer unresolved problems to a more senior member of staff.
To prepare specimens for diagnostic testing.
To contribute towards a culture of quality in the department and to comply and promote the quality initiatives within the department consistent with maintaining laboratory accreditation.

Biomedical Support Worker - Blood Sciences - EStH
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
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