Job summary

The successful applicant will be able to work with laboratory equipment and processes across the Blood Sciences disciplines (Biochemistry, Send away Bench and Central Pathology Reception).Whilst full training will be provided, proven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department and knowledge across a range of laboratory procedures will be advantageous. The successful candidates will be expected to participate in the shift system after suitable training. Continuous professional development (CPD) will be encouraged.

There may be a need for the successful candidate to change their usual working location to one of the other SWLP laboratories in the future.

Main duties of the job

The South West London Pathology laboratories at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust operate a 24-hour service, providing diagnostic support to busy Emergency Departments, acute services, inpatient and outpatient services, and primary care across both the Epsom and St Helier sites.

The Clinical Biochemistry laboratories operate Beckman Coulter analytical and automation systems, including DxI 9000 immunoassay analysers, AU5800 chemistry analysers, DxA 5000 laboratory automation systems and DxONE Inventory Manager, alongside other specialist analytical platforms including TOSOH analysers.

The post holder will work primarily within the Clinical Biochemistry section, supporting Biomedical Scientists and other members of the laboratory team in delivering a safe, efficient and high-quality diagnostic service.

Following appropriate training and competency assessment, the post holder will undertake a range of laboratory support duties including specimen preparation and processing, operation of laboratory automation and analytical equipment within their scope of practice, management of samples and consumables, and other delegated laboratory activities.

The successful applicant will be expected to work flexibly according to service requirements and participate in the departmental shift system, including out-of-hours working, following completion of the required training and competency assessments.

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

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£31,554 to £33,270 a year pa pro-rata incl HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-ESH-713102-8334622-DK

Job locations

Epsom & St Helier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful and to behave in a way that reflects these values.

The post holder will work as part of the Clinical Blood Sciences team and will be expected to undertake duties appropriate to the role in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies and relevant health and safety requirements.

The post holder will undertake appropriate training and competency assessment and will be expected to maintain their competencies throughout their employment. They will work collaboratively with Biomedical Scientists, Senior Biomedical Scientists, laboratory support staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of a safe, timely and high-quality diagnostic service.

More information regarding the vision and values of St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is provided within the supporting documentation.

Further information about South West London Pathology is available on the SWLP website.

Job description Job responsibilities We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful and to behave in a way that reflects these values. The post holder will work as part of the Clinical Blood Sciences team and will be expected to undertake duties appropriate to the role in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies and relevant health and safety requirements. The post holder will undertake appropriate training and competency assessment and will be expected to maintain their competencies throughout their employment. They will work collaboratively with Biomedical Scientists, Senior Biomedical Scientists, laboratory support staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of a safe, timely and high-quality diagnostic service. More information regarding the vision and values of St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is provided within the supporting documentation. Further information about South West London Pathology is available on the SWLP website.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oGCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oProven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department
• oKnowledge across a range of laboratory procedures

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oAccuracy and attention to detail
• oAble to communicate information accurately
• oAble to follow written methodologies 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
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oBasic medical terminology
• Ability to work on a 24/7 rota

Other relevant requirements

Essential

• oGood manual dexterity
• oAble to perform light physical work

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oGCSE / O levels in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential oProven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department oKnowledge across a range of laboratory procedures Skills and Abilities Essential oAccuracy and attention to detail oAble to communicate information accurately oAble to follow written methodologies 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 oAbility to work under pressure oBasic medical terminology Ability to work on a 24/7 rota 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

Epsom & St Helier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Epsom & St Helier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)