Biomedical Support Worker

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen within Laboratory Medicine in the Immunology laboratory for a Biomedical Support Worker, we are looking for an enthusiastic staff member. The successful candidate will work as part of the immunology laboratory team, delivering laboratory results to in-patients, out-patients within our hospital network and to GP surgeries.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The role will involve input of patient and sample data into the laboratory computer using the laboratory information management system. Loading samples onto automated analytical systems and perform laboratory tests under supervision. A significant part of the job will involve preparing samples to be dispatched to referral laboratories for specialist analysis. To deal with incoming telephone enquiries relating to patient results. You will be required to work flexibly to support the requirements of the service and to maintain a personal training record to demonstrate competence and compliance with statutory and mandatory training.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

GCSE level A to C or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science

Desirable criteria

NVQ Level 2 (Clinical Laboratory Support) Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

Keyboard skills Literate and numerate Articulate Able to follow laboratory procedures Attention to detail

Desirable criteria

Previous experience as a laboratory support worker Previous experience in an NHS environment. Previous experience in laboratory work.

Values

Essential criteria

Patients First Always Improving Working Together