Job summary
South West London Pathology (SWLP) are currently recruiting for a Biomedical Support Worker at St George’s 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 :
‘Please note that this post is not suitable for Biomedical Scientist Training’
Position: Biomedical Support Worker
Salary: £30,074 per year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: South London
Main duties of the job
The Clinical 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 George’s 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.
About us
South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership set up by St George’s 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures
- Experience of working in a large team collaboratively
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Accuracy and attention to detail in a busy environment
- Able to communicate information accurately
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with different IT systems
- Organised and methodical
- Able to work with all types of biological material
- Ability to undertake moderate physical work
- Awareness of health & safety issues
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work 24/7 shift systems
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Good manual dexterity
- Able to perform light physical work
Application Process
Application Deadline
January 1st, 2026