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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Biomedical Support Worker - Clinical Blood Sciences

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Job summary

The successful applicant will be able to work with laboratory equipment and processes across the Blood Sciences disciplines (Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion 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 24hr 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

Clinical Blood Sciences (CBS)The South West London Pathology laboratory at Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust operates a 24hr shift system providing cover to a busy A&E and acute services on both the Epsom and St Helier sites. The Laboratories are equipped with Abbott Alinity Ci - GLP System automation in Biochemistry, Sysmex XN-10 and CN300 in Haematology and Haemostasis services respectively, and Immucor Neo Iris automation in Blood Transfusion services.

About us

South West London Pathology is an award-winning 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 South West London Pathology partnership.

Details

Date posted

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year pa pro-rata incl HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-ESH-713102-6960839-DK

Job locations

Epsom & St Helier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


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 behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Find out more about South West London Pathology on our 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 behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Find out more about South West London Pathology on our 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


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


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specimen Reception Manager – Blood Sciences

Sarah Philpot

sarah.philpot@nhs.net

02082963381

Details

Date posted

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year pa pro-rata incl HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-ESH-713102-6960839-DK

Job locations

Epsom & St Helier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


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