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Reference: 200-STG-713108-8305290-DK
Job summary
Biomedical Support Worker Band 2 An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, Biomedical Support Worker, Band 2 to join the Cellular Pathology Team at St George's Hospital, Tooting.
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 cancer & diagnostics testing, coupled with other duties including preparing samples for analysis, inputting patient data, maintaining lab equipment and dealing with enquiries.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo training. Candidates will be required to work on a roster once fully trained and competent. Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Duties will include maintaining laboratory equipment, aiding laboratory staff in some aspects of technical work, entry of patient data onto the pathology computer system and assisting medical staff with diagnostic tissue handling of operative specimens. Good literacy, biological science, numeracy and communication skills are required; keyboard skills would be an advantage.
You should have the ability to work as part of a team and to manage your own workload. Previous experience of medical terminology anddata entry.
Candidates who have applied in the past 3 months need not apply.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
About us
'South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an NHS partnership providing a highly dependable, clinically assured and cost effective diagnostic pathology service. SWLP is a pathology partnership between Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which provides a single, integrated pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London and beyond.'
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£31,066 a year pa pr incl HCAS (Inner)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-STG-713108-8305290-DK
Job locations
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.165 Jenner basement, Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE / O levels in Maths and English Language, or Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large busy cellular pathology department
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Basic anatomical knowledge
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience
- Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAccuracy and attention to detail
- oAble to communicate information accurately
- oAble to follow written methodologies and/or protocols
- oBasic computer skills
- oOrganised and methodical
- oAble to work as part of a team
- oPrepared to work with biological materials
- oAwareness of health & safety issues
- oAble to strictly follow laboratory procedures
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- oGood manual dexterity
- oAble to perform light physical work
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE / O levels in Maths and English Language, or Science or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large busy cellular pathology department
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Basic anatomical knowledge
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience
- Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAccuracy and attention to detail
- oAble to communicate information accurately
- oAble to follow written methodologies and/or protocols
- oBasic computer skills
- oOrganised and methodical
- oAble to work as part of a team
- oPrepared to work with biological materials
- oAwareness of health & safety issues
- oAble to strictly follow laboratory procedures
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- oGood manual dexterity
- oAble to perform light physical work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.165 Jenner basement, Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.165 Jenner basement, Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom