Job Description

Applications are invited for the above post in the Immunology Laboratory and Protein Reference Unit . The department includes the Supraregional 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 ISO15189:2022 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 flexible, willing to work to deadlines and be comfortable dealing with queries from external sources. The department hours of operation is 8am-5pm Monday to Friday - you will be required to rotate shifts within these hours.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.
Applicants who have applied in the last 3 months need not apply again.
About us
South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom and St Helier University Hospital NHS Trust. The network is designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.
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
08 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
30,074 a year pa pr incl of HCAS ***INNER LONDON***
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-STG-71329-7380469-DK
Job locations
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description for further information regarding the role. This includes main responsibilities of the role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description for further information regarding the role. This includes main responsibilities of the role.
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

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

Knowledge and Experience
Desirable

• Previous laboratory experience
• Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories