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Biomedical Support Worker - Immunology
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415355
Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post in the Immunology Laboratory and Protein Reference Unit . The department includes the Superregional Protein Reference Unit and offers a full range of immunological investigations. The department is a nationally recognised centre of excellence for specific proteins, autoimmunity and allergy testing. We hold accreditation to UKAS ISO15189:2012 and we are an accredited IBMS training centre.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Biomedical Support Worker who will assist and support registered Biomedical Scientists in providing a professional laboratory service and contribute to the efficient and effective running of the department and sections as appropriate. This role will be based in the specimen reception team, overseen by a Reception Supervisor. You should be adaptable, willing to work to deadlines and be comfortable dealing with queries from outside sources.Applicants must have a GCSE / O levels in Maths and English Language, or Science or equivalent. Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential.
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.
This post is based at St. George's Hospital however the post holder may be required to work at any of the South West London Pathology sites as and when necessary.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£31,066 a year pa pr incl of HCAS ***INNER LONDON***
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-STG-713129-8257067-DK
Job locations
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description for further information regarding the role. This includes main responsibilities of the role.
****This vacancy will close once sufficient number of applications are received***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description for further information regarding the role. This includes main responsibilities of the role.
****This vacancy will close once sufficient number of applications are received***
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE / O levels in Maths and English Language, or Science or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to communicate information accurately
- Able to follow written methodologies and/or protocols
- Basic computer skills
- Organised and methodical
- Able to work as part of a team
- Prepared to work with biological materials
- Awareness of health & safety issues
- Able to strictly follow laboratory procedures
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Good manual dexterity
- Able to perform light physical work
Desirable
- Previous Laboratory Experience
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience
- Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE / O levels in Maths and English Language, or Science or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to communicate information accurately
- Able to follow written methodologies and/or protocols
- Basic computer skills
- Organised and methodical
- Able to work as part of a team
- Prepared to work with biological materials
- Awareness of health & safety issues
- Able to strictly follow laboratory procedures
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Good manual dexterity
- Able to perform light physical work
Desirable
- Previous Laboratory Experience
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience
- Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories
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 Hospital
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 Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom